Principal/ Senior Software Engineer - SaaS Identity Security

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Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Principal Software Engineer to join the Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) organization. Identity is the new perimeter, being the leading attack vector in modern breaches. You will be part of the SaaS Identities Team, a group of talented engineers dedicated to solving the complex problem of securing identities across the fragmented SaaS ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Vision - Define and execute the long-term strategy for our SaaS Identities solution, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and industry best practices
• Lead Innovation - Spearhead groundbreaking projects and research in SaaS Identities, developing advanced technologies and methodologies that set new industry standards
• Architect Solutions - Design and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure architectures, solving the most complex challenges with innovative solutions
• Mentor and Develop - Provide thought leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and technical excellence
• Collaborate Across Teams - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, platform, and other stakeholders, to ensure cohesive and effective development strategies
• Advance Your Career - Engage in high-impact initiatives and leadership opportunities, with access to advanced professional development resources and strategic projects

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering
• Experience with modern backend technologies.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (Gemini, Claude) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, and unit test creation
• Experience in building and managing distributed cloud-based SaaS applications
• Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices architecture, and Public Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Go / Python.
• Familiarity with Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j, Neptune, ArangoDB) is a significant advantage
• Identity Knowledge: Deep understanding of Identity concepts (Users, Groups, Roles, Permissions), and how they map across different SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Okta)
• Domain Expertise: Experience in Cybersecurity, specifically in domains like IAM (Identity and Access Management), CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), or SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management)