Principal Site Reliability Engineer
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
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Description
Your CareerPalo Alto Networks runs a large hybrid infrastructure and is one of the largest GCP customers. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be part of a team supporting the services running on this infrastructure. This includes automation, architecture, performance, metrics, troubleshooting, security, and reliability.Central Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Team | Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as applicable)We're hiring a Sr Staff Platform SRE for our SASE central cloud platform team. We're looking for a well-rounded platform SRE who can architect, build, and operate cloud-native infrastructure at very large scale across GCP, AWS, and OCI.This is a unique opportunity to operate at a humongous scale-the platforms you'll influence are tied to hundreds of millions of dollars of annual cloud spend, and the work you do will directly impact reliability, efficiency, developer velocity, and operational excellence across the organizationYour ImpactAct as an architect for infrastructure owned by the team-plan ahead and design in line with scale requirements.Design, develop, and execute infrastructure components for the platforms owned by the team.Own Infrastructure as Code(IaC), Monitoring as Code(MaC), Policy as Code(PaC) components and build the golden path for future platforms with best practicesStrive for autonomy with an automation-first mindset, including modern AI-driven approaches.Redefine and continuously update modern CI/CD practices for cloud-native workloadsPerform on-call duties and reduce on-call toil through automation, AI agents, analyzers, and self-healing patternsSupport internal platform users as a forward-deployed engineer, close the feedback loop, and modernize the platform based on user needsMaintain a security-first mindset without compromising reliability and operabilityDesign cost-effective infrastructure solutions across AWS, GCP, and OCI, including cost governance, capacity planning, and efficiency improvements
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Qualifications (Additional Job Description)
Your Experience BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experienceExpert knowledge of Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystem tools such as Helm, Prometheus, Backstage, Istio, and Crossplane.Strong mastery of Terraform: building reusable modules,designing complex infrastructure offerings operating in protected / restricted environmentsStrong foundational knowledge of operating and scaling cloud-native workloads using KEDA, Karpenter, NAP, etc.Ability to architect CI/CD infrastructure for cloud-native workloads-primarily Golang and Python-and build DevSecOps pipelines.Programming skills with GoLang & Python, scripting experience with bashStrong knowledge of Argo CD, including controlling and scaling thousands of deployments across Kubernetes and multiple clouds.Deep experience in cost governance and optimization at scale, including allocation models, anomaly detection, efficiency recommendations, and guardrails across cloud and Kubernetes workloads.Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex distributed systems handling high volume transactionsExcellent written and verbal communication, able to collaborate and rally supportSelf-disciplined, self-managed, self-motivated and strong sense of ownership, urgency, and driveStrong communication skills and the ability to partner across platform, security, and application engineering teams
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.
$151,600.00 - $245,300.00/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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Professional Coaching
- Work Visa Sponsorship
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Founder led
- Veteran founded/led
- Asian founded/led
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