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Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Nework and AI Security)

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Full Time
$120,000 - $180,000*
4 weeks ago
Worldwide
AI Security & Privacy
Senior
Python
Go
Linux
+5 more

Job Description

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Join our Cloud Network and AI Security team and contribute to developing next-generation virtualization and service offerings for our Next-Gen firewalls and AI Runtime security solutions. You will be pivotal in designing and implementing new features and integrations across various cloud environments including public and private clouds, and Kubernetes clusters, focusing particularly on core platform and network improvements in both virtual machines and container form factors. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement new features and integrations for virtualization features across diverse cloud environments and deployments. Engage in all phases of the product development cycle from concept definition, design, through implementation, and testing. Develop comprehensive functional specifications, evaluate task requirements and timelines, and contribute to design, development, debugging, and support processes. Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, various hypervisors, system software, and networking. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, Python, and Go. Proficiency in low-level linux systems programming technologies Familiarity with cloud service architectures, including compute, networking, load-balancers, and identity management. Experience with cloud deployments on platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Experience with network virtualization technologies such as DPDK, XDP. Strong knowledge in network security fields such as stateful firewall, packet processing, and network ACL. Strong scripting skills in bash and Python. Familiarity with Terraform/CFT/PowerShell ARM templates. BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent or equivalent military experience. 7+ years of related engineering experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Kubernetes and CNI Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. - /yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [email protected]. 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. Please use this form to provide us with information that will help direct your request and find your data in all of our systems

Requirements

  • Design and implement new features and integrations for virtualization features across diverse cloud environments and deployments.
  • Engage in all phases of the product development cycle from concept definition, design, through implementation, and testing.
  • Develop comprehensive functional specifications, evaluate task requirements and timelines, and contribute to design, development, debugging, and support processes.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, various hypervisors, system software, and networking.
  • Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, Python, and Go.
  • Proficiency in low-level linux systems programming technologies
  • Familiarity with cloud service architectures, including compute, networking, load-balancers, and identity management.
  • Experience with cloud deployments on platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching
  • Certification Support
  • Company Retreats
  • Conference Budget
  • Coworking Space
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Skills

Python
Go
Linux
Networking
Load Balancers
Cloud Service Architectures
Compute
Identity Management

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