Staff Engineer Software (Cloud NGFW)
Company Description
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.
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!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job Description
Your Career
We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation cloud security service technologies within our Cloud Next Generation Firewall as a Service team. We want passionate engineers who love to architect and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. We are looking for engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. They are individual leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.
Your Impact
- Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features on our next-generation security platform as part of Cloud NextGen Firewall as a Service
- Ownership of end to end workflow for major components of the service in its first release
- Opportunity to drive collaboration with internal/external cross-functional efforts to deliver best in quality software
- Open Engineering environment to suggest and improve the development practices
- Collaboratively work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues and build better customer experiences
Qualifications
Your Experience
- Hands-on programming skills in one - Go or Python
- Experience with cloud-native service development stack, preferably AWS
- Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases
- Experience building scalable REST/GraphQL API services
- Ability to explain the design/development rationale behind decisions
- High energy, Learning-mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education:
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent with 1-3 years experience or equivalent military experience required
Additional Information
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of the NextGen Firewall as a service building Cloud Security services natively on Cloud Providers. Engineers on our team work on all aspects of the management and control plane of the service. This includes, Activation, Onboarding, Configuration, Orchestration, Data, APIs and much more. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $104000/YR - $169500YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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 [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?: Yes
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Join Palo Alto Networks as a Staff Engineer Software (Cloud NGFW) and be a vital part of our mission to protect the digital way of life! Located in beautiful Santa Clara, California, we are seeking an innovative and passionate individual ready to dive into designing and developing cutting-edge cloud security technologies. In this role, you'll have the chance to work on our next-generation Cloud Next Generation Firewall as a Service, crafting scalable software solutions that make a significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape. Collaborating within an open engineering environment, you'll deliver high-quality features and take ownership of major components in their first release. If you love coding in Go or Python, have a solid grasp of cloud-native services (AWS preferred), and enjoy building robust REST/GraphQL APIs, this is the perfect place to apply your skills. You'll also work closely with the DevOps and Technical Support teams to enhance customer experiences and solve challenging issues. We’re here to foster an energetic atmosphere where learning is paramount, and your ideas are valued, allowing you to thrive amongst a team that believes in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on both professional and personal growth, you will be equipped with a myriad of resources to support your journey. If you're looking to shape the future of cybersecurity with a company that values diversity and community, we can't wait to meet you!
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
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