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 Are We

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

Prisma Access™ (formally GlobalProtect Cloud Service) provides protection straight from the cloud to make access to the cloud secure. It combines the connectivity and security you need - and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies extending the next-generation security protection to all cloud services, customers on-premise remote networks and mobile users.We are seeking an experienced Big Data Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Prisma Access team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.Your ImpactDesign, develop and implement highly scalable software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Prisma AccessWork with different development and quality assurances groups to achieve the best qualitySuggest and implement improvements to the development processWork with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience At least 6+ years of development experienceExperience in developing services in the cloud/KubernetesExperience with building data pipelines and analytics pipelines using like dataflow, pubsub, GKEStrong understanding of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data storesExperience with RESTful interfaces and Build Management tools (Gradle, maven)Experience in continuous integration and designExperience with Test-Driven DevelopmentExperience with distributed computing and object-oriented design and analysisStrong understanding of microservices-based deployments with the ability to design servicesShowcase your ability of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, peer review, and operationsFamiliarity with Agile (e.g., Scrum Process)Familiarity in Big Data technologies like Hive, Kafka, Hadoop, SQL, developing APIsFamiliarity working with GCP or other Cloud platforms such as AWS and AzureHigh energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitudeEnjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communications skillsFast learner and eager to absorb new emerging technologiesM.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

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.

$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/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 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?: Yes