Palo Alto Networks · 3 hours ago
Software Automation / Test Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$126K/yr - $204K/yr
1+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Software Automation/Test Engineer to join their Next-Gen Firewall Cloud Security team, focusing on functional testing and automation of cloud security products. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and drive automation efforts.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityAgentic AICloud SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of QA product lifecycle - Scoping, test case creation and maintenance, feature, regression, execution, and automation
Work with cross-functionally with Product Management, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver cloud security products to the market in a timely fashion with excellent quality
Responsible for functional testing of Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation VM/CN firewalls and Cloud NGFW in various cloud providers
Drive the automation within and across the cross functional teams and strive to achieve technical and operational excellence in every step of the release
Develop tools and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of testing
Work closely with customer support and field teams to improve end-customer outcomes
Learn and implement test cases that give insight into customer deployment scenarios
Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity
Qualification
Required
MSEE/CS or BS/CS career-level of experience in the Networking Security industry, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
1+ years of experience
Solid understanding of testing methodologies and experience with functional testing
Experience testing Firewall or Network Security appliances
Proficient with Python scripting and should be able to run and debug existing scripts
Experience and Good domain knowledge with cloud-based deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP/GKE/EKS/AKS preferred)
Experience with QA test or automation teams involved with Cloud or Network security and Rest APIs
Experience with Linux and open source tools is desired
Knowledge using commercial test tools such as Spirent Avalanche, IX Load or Breaking Point is desirable
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience and Good domain knowledge with cloud-based deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP/GKE/EKS/AKS preferred)
Experience with Linux and open source tools is desired
Knowledge using commercial test tools such as Spirent Avalanche, IX Load or Breaking Point is desirable
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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