Palo Alto Networks · 20 hours ago
Distinguished Software Engineer (DLP Platform Architecture, Scale, and Advanced DLP Detection)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting digital lifestyles. They are seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the architecture and advanced detection algorithms of their Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platform, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentoring senior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Define Platform Foundation: Define and drive the DLP platform’s 'north star,' including the scalable control/data planes, APIs, and data pipelines
System Design: Design and evolve distributed systems specifically optimized for high throughput, low latency, and fault tolerance
Cross-Functional Influence: Lead cross-org architectural alignment across product, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), privacy, and Machine Learning (ML) teams
Detection Algorithm Enablement: Architect the core data structures and serving layers that enable high-performance DLP classification, like Regex, Exact Data Matching (EDM), Document Fingerprinting, and advanced ML/AI classifiers
Distributed Systems Mastery: Guide the design and implementation of highly resilient systems leveraging expertise in microservices and streaming systems (Kafka/Pulsar/Kinesis)
Stateful Architecture Implementation: Ensure the platform utilizes stateful architectures necessary for high-performance DLP components, leveraging technologies like RocksDB, Redis, and Cassandra
Performance Optimization: Demonstrate proven experience with high-performance, multi-tenant systems and end-to-end performance optimization. Success is measured by achieving step-function improvements in latency, throughput, and reliability
Cloud Infrastructure: Ensure a strong grasp of cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, observability, and SLO management is applied across the platform
Technical Mentorship: Mentor Staff and Principal engineers to influence technical direction and standards company-wide
Reusable Frameworks: Build paved roads and reusable frameworks for platform consistency and operational excellence
Platform Leverage: Ensure platform capabilities are reused across multiple products
Efficiency Gains: Elevate developer productivity and operational efficiency through standardized frameworks
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems or SaaS platforms with a minimum of 3+ years operating as a Distinguished or Principal-level Engineer/Architect
Deep expertise in microservices, streaming systems (Kafka/Pulsar/Kinesis), and stateful architectures (RocksDB, Redis, Cassandra)
Strong grasp of cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, observability, and SLO management
Proven experience with high-performance, multi-tenant systems and end-to-end performance optimization
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience
Preferred
Background in data privacy, policy engines, or content inspection/DLP systems
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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