Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
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As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
Your Career
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be a part of the ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) group with the mentality and independence of a startup, supported by the power of a successful corporation.
Our mission is to identify potential threats, examine any suspicious activity during and after the authentication and authorization process.
Your Impact
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Drive Strategic Vision - Define and execute the long-term strategy for our ITDR solution, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and industry best practices
- Lead Innovation - Spearhead groundbreaking projects and research in ITDR, developing advanced technologies and methodologies that set new industry standards
- Architect Solutions - Design and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure architectures, solving the most complex challenges with innovative solutions
- Mentor and Develop - Provide thought leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and technical excellence
- Collaborate Across Teams - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, platform, and other stakeholders, to ensure cohesive and effective development strategies
- Advance Your Career - Engage in high-impact initiatives and leadership opportunities, with access to advanced professional development resources and strategic projects that shape the future of ITDR
Your Experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering
- Experience in Go/Python/Java or similar languages
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience
- Experience in building and managing distributed cloud-based SaaS applications
- Proficiency in at least one cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experienced with a variety of database technologies (Mysql / Cassandra / Google BigQuery / Amazon Redshift / ElasticSearch)
- Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performance
- You are proactive and a system thinker who always strives to push the product forward - Ability to lead POCs and incorporate new technologies
- Mentor team members, provide guidance and support in both design and development phases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advantage - Experience with IDP providers (OKTA, Entra, AD, etc)
The Team
Join our dynamic team where innovation and collaboration thrive. Experience a workplace that fosters personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to take ownership of your career journey. Embrace the cutting edge of technology as we encourage professional work in software engineering, particularly in the cloud domain.
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Our Commitment
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.