Principal Engineer Software

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Job Description

Your CareerAs a Senior Software Engineer in test on our Prisma Access Cloud Service team, you will design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies. You will build, automate, and run performance testing scenarios for our products in virtualized elements.We are looking for highly technical individuals driven in their desire to get hands-on experience with a wide variety of networking technologies. You'll work closely with our development and product management teams, testing and presenting the results to identify new approaches. You will participate in design discussions and help make a difference in developing the future direction of our software.You will drive the efficiency and reliability of our products by testing them thoroughly to understand potential risks, bugs, or issues, providing an exemplary product experience for our end users. You strive for the best in everything you do-meaning you won't rest until the products you work on are of the highest quality. You love hunting for problems within code, seeking issues to correct, and enjoy the challenge of a code-based scavenger hunt that includes testing, providing feedback, and identifying alternative suggestions for our product's environment.Prisma Access™ extends the protection of our next-generation security platform. Prisma Access Cloud Service operationalizes the deployment by leveraging a cloud-based security infrastructure operated by Palo Alto Networks. It uses 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.Your ImpactDesign, develop and execute test automation to test software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Prisma Access Cloud ServiceBecome inventive in testing approaches by building tools and automation scripts Suggest and implement improvements to the test processFile bugs and work with Development to fix issues seenMix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testingYou will also have the chance to work on different public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to automate cloud orchestration, visualization and alerting mechanisms

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your ExperienceBe proficient in one or more scripting/programming languages including Python or GoExperience with IPSec, BGP, L3 VPNs, SD-WAN, DHCP, TCP, UDP, SSLNetworking - Expert level Experience with REST API driven Automation using Python or GoExperience with Cloud Technologies such Aws/Azure/GCP Experience with DB clusters (MySQL,BQ, Redis,,Zookeeper,NeoExperience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus10+ years experienceM.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience required

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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-010297

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-16T19:58:55