Principal Engineer Software

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

Your CareerWe are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to join our Cortex backend engineering group.The group develops and maintains the backend of Cortex products - mainly Cortex XDR, and Cortex XSIAM. The great majority of the Cortex engineering group is located in the TLV office which allows us to operate at a high pace with short loops of decision-making.You will join a team focused on developing, innovating, and scaling the core components of Cortex XDR, along with contributing to shared Cortex infrastructures. We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, who are passionate about complex problems and thrive on bringing production value to thousands of customers.Your ImpactEnd-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle (design, develop, test, deploy, maintain)Collaborate with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and integrate with other parts of the productWork with customers and provide solutions to their day-to-day work and challengesContribute to team-wide efforts - code reviews, design reviews, technical and architectural decisions