Sr Staff 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 CareerAre you a highly technical individual with a passion for performance engineering? Join our innovative Cortex XDR Agent Performance team as a Senior Performance Engineer!Our team is responsible for all performance aspects of the Cortex XDR Agent, developing, maintaining, and executing various performance tests to ensure our products are stable, minimize resource impact, and meet our SLA. As a Senior Performance Engineer, you will diagnose performance-related issues in a highly challenging product that is widely deployed in millions of customer environments across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with different engineering teams to enhance performance test coverage and modernize our approach by heavily automating workflows and integrating smart analytical tools. Your ImpactDesign, build, and maintain sophisticated Python-based automation frameworks that orchestrate performance tests across diverse endpoint environments (Windows, Linux, macOS, and Kubernetes nodes). Your frameworks will need to simulate complex user behaviors and system stress scenarios.Move beyond manual analysis of disparate logs. Proactively leverage AI-driven analytics and GenAI tools to summarize complex, cross-OS performance data, detect anomalies in resource usage trends, and accelerate root cause analysis of hard-to-reproduce issues. Go beyond high-level metrics. Take a hands-on approach to diagnosing complex agent performance issues (e.g., memory leaks, high CPU context switching, I/O blocking, or boot time impact). You will use native OS profiling tools to pinpoint bottlenecks at the process or kernel level.
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Qualifications (Additional Job Description)
Your Experience5+ years of experience in performance engineering, with a strong emphasis on endpoint software, system-level testing, or embedded systems rather than just web-application load testing.Highly proficient in Python, capable of moving beyond simple scripting to architect maintainable, production-grade software. You have a strong portfolio of building automation systems that interact with OS-level APIs and manage external processes.Experience in designing and maintaining CI pipelines (e.g. Jenkins) to automate testing and deployment of complex system-level tools.Strong understanding of operating system concepts (processes, threads, memory management, file systems, networking stack) across at least two major platforms (Windows / Mac / Linux). Kubernetes is a must.A proven track record of adopting new technologies to work smarter. Specifically, experience leveraging AI/LLM tools within your engineering workflow - for example, using AI to analyze massive system logs, generate test cases based on feature specs, or optimize Python code.System Profiling Tooling: Hands-on experience with OS-specific performance and debugging toolsDeep experience with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Hebrew and English, with the ability to explain complex technical data to varied audiences.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and as a collaborative part of a team.
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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