Palo Alto Networks · 3 days ago
Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Security)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join their Cloud Security team, where the role involves designing and implementing next-generation cloud security solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
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Responsibilities
Set the example for high levels of accountability
Technical leadership and end-to-end delivery of solutions in collaboration with cross-functional product management, development and quality assurance teams in a fast paced environment
You will work to design, implement and troubleshoot next generation cloud security solutions
Hands-on participation in developing next generation cloud security architecture
You will participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test
Ensure the adoption of best practices in code quality, scalability and system design among team members
Foster innovation in the organization
Recruit and Mentor new team members
Qualification
Required
Excellent team player with strong coding, analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience with cloud distributed systems and high scale designs and in developing high performance distributed software applications
Strong proficiency in Golang or Python
Hands-on experience in NoSQL, SQL databases
Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ
Experience with backend development (Rest APIs, Databases, Serverless computing) of distributed cloud applications
Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes ecosystems
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform
Experience with CI/CD processes
Good understanding of public cloud design considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing with strong cloud service trouble-shooting skills
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and Networking is plus
Experience with cloud deployments on platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
M.S/B.S degree in Computer Science or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience required
High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
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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