Sr Staff Software Engineer (Cloud Identity Engine)

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 Summary

The Team

We are the Cloud Identity Engine team. We are building the foundations of the next inflection point in the security industry by combining our deep expertise in security with the state of the art in large-scale infrastructure for data processing.

We need passionate engineers who love to code and build great products - engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

This is a unique opportunity to help build the products and practices that will support our growth over the next decade. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the role for you. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, know how to deliver, are deeply technical, highly innovative and long for the opportunity to build pioneering solutions to challenging problems, we want to talk to you.

Job Summary
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Cloud Identity Engine team that bridges cloud-based data processing and security disciplines to solve real world problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of our Cloud Identity Engine team responsible for software design and development.
• Collaborate with production management and UX to draft functional specifications addressing customer's challenge
• Work with different development and quality assurances groups to achieve the best quality

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software development, preferably with Python or Javascript/NodeJS
• Fast learner and eager to absorb new emerging technologies
• Able to troubleshoot integration and performance issues
• Methodical in problem-solving with Can-Do attitude
• High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working experience with MongoDB, Redis and RabbitMQ is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with identity management (IAM) is a plus
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as GCP (GKE) or AWS (EKS) is a plus
• Experience with Active Directory, Micorsoft EntraID or Okta is a big plus
• Experience with OAuth, SAML/OIDC or SCIM is a big plus
• BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience required

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.

$126,000.00 - $204,500.00/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?: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-013098

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-19T19:52:02