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

Job SummaryPalo Alto Networks' SD-WAN group is looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer. This pivotal individual contributor role demands deep expertise in core networking, security, and a keen understanding of security certification needs for network and firewall appliances. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our next-generation SD-WAN platform, driving the architecture, design, and development of its core software components alongside a world-class team. We require strong proficiency in networking protocols, distributed systems, and modern software engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the architectural design and development of critical software modules for our SD-WAN platform, including control plane, data plane, orchestration, and management components.Write high-quality, scalable, efficient, and well-tested code primarily in C/C++, Go, or Python for core SD-WAN functionalities.Drive the end-to-end implementation and enhancement of SD-WAN features such as dynamic path selection, application-aware routing, traffic engineering, and network security features.Proactively collaborate with Product Management, QA, and other engineering teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.Serve as a technical expert and mentor for other engineers, providing architectural guidance, technical direction, and conducting thorough code reviews to empower others.Identify and resolve complex software issues, applying deep diagnostic skills to ensure platform stability and performance.Challenge the status quo by researching and prototyping innovative technologies and approaches to enhance our SD-WAN offerings.