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 CareerThe Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) group is leading the development of a revolutionary security product that will redefine the AppSec landscape. We operate with speed and agility, continuously gathering feedback from the field to deliver the most accurate solution and solve real problems for our customersJoin us as a top-tier Backend Developer to innovate with a diverse tech stack. We're searching for someone passionate about cloud-native solutions, with experience in GCP, Kubernetes (K8s), and TypeScript.Your Impact Be a key contributor to designing and building our cloud-native platform that secures the modern software development ecosystem, focusing on application security postureOwn complex backend features from concept to production, directly shaping the core infrastructure and services of this critical security offering.Partner with product managers, architects, and engineers to deliver impactful, high-quality security solutions to our customers.Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to improve development velocity and enhance the capabilities of our product.Be an advocate for clean code, scalable architecture, and strong engineering practices.

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience5+ years of experience in backend developmentStrong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.jsExperience working with databases such as BigQuery, MongoDB, or relational SQL systemsExperience with cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP) and cloud-native architecturesA self-driven,independent, leader and fast learner with a proactive approach to solving problemsExperience with high scale production systemsExcellent collaboration and communication skills with team members and product teamAdvantageSecurity knowledgeBachelor's degree or equivalent military experience requiredIaC (Infrastructure as Code) - Terraform, Cloud Formation, Pulumi, etc.CI/CD methodologies and relevant tools (such as Jenkins, Github actions, CircleCI)Orchestrated and managed containerized applications using Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and self-healing of microservices