Principal Data Scientist

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

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Description

The TeamOur engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. 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.Job SummaryAre you passionate about harnessing cutting-edge data science techniques to protect the world from cyber threats? Do you thrive in the dynamic world of cybersecurity? If so, we invite you to join our innovative and forward-thinking team at Palo Alto Networks, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity and impact millions of customers. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will apply your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and cybersecurity to build new endpoint-based defense techniques against cyber-villains. You will be a driving force in designing and developing groundbreaking, ML-based security solutions that block attacks even before they begin.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to a diverse and highly skilled research group that pioneers state-of-the-art technologies to protect our customersUtilize analytical rigor, statistical methods, programming, and data modeling to analyze vast amounts of data, applying your cybersecurity knowledge to guide our focus and approachDecompose complex problems scientifically and provide actionable insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersLead and collaborate on end-to-end projects within the team and across engineering and product teams, from initial ideation to final deployment