Palo Alto Networks · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovative technology. They are seeking a Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer to develop and execute sophisticated software tests, provide technical leadership, and enhance automated test infrastructure for their Prisma SASE Test team.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute sophisticated software tests and frameworks to validate Prisma SASE Functionality and Scale, working closely with Development, Product Management, SRE and Technical Marketing teams
Provide Thorough Technical Leadership in the areas of Cloud Based Orchestration, Endpoint Security and Automation Design
Participate in system design so that Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the Prisma Access Feature Development
Develop and/or Enhance Automated test Infrastructure to enable building Scalable & Flexible tests that reflect real world network deployment scenarios
Enhance Test strategies, Automation & Build infrastructure with feedback and analysis from real-world Customer deployments
Qualification
Required
Software Development or Test Engineering experience with Network Security, DNS Security or Endpoint Security
Experience with Windows/Linux/MAC Networking and Security Features
Expert Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS and SSL/TLS
Experience with Identity Technologies such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity
Intermediate to Expert level Experience with REST API driven Automation using Python or Go
8+ years experience
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience required
Preferred
Experience with designing/building automation frameworks from scratch for Endpoint products is a huge plus
Experience with Network or Application Load Balancers is a plus
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environments learning new technologies
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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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