Staff Software Automation/Test 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 Are We

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 CareerAt Palo Alto Networks, we're not just building products - we're redefining what's possible in cybersecurity. As a Staff Software Automation/Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in our mission to secure the world's digital transformation. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the solutions that protect global enterprises every day. If you're passionate about driving quality at scale and want to be part of a team that's leading the charge in cloud security innovation, we want to hear from you.Why Cortex Cloud?Market Leader - Be part of the fastest-growing cloud security platform, trusted by leading organizations around the globe - and help ensure its quality scales with its success.Innovative Culture - Collaborate with top minds in cybersecurity and automation, where your ideas for smarter, faster, and more secure testing will be valued and implemented.Massive Impact - Your work as an SDET will directly contribute to protecting the world's most critical digital assets - by ensuring our solutions are secure, stable, and production-ready.Rapid Growth - Join a high-velocity team where career growth and impact go hand in hand. As we scale, you'll have opportunities to take ownership, lead initiatives, and grow your technical expertise.Your Impact Contribute to test design, test plans and execution of Cortex Cloud product features.Support testing efforts across cloud platforms and help improve product stability and reliability.Develop, maintain, and improve automated tests to enhance QA efficiency.Follow established methodologies for test automation and contribute to framework improvements.Contribute to enhancing automation frameworks to ensure maintainability, usability, and CI/CD integration.Provide quality-related insights by documenting findings, tracking defects, and supporting root-cause analysis.Participate in improving testing processes, practices, and tools.Work with engineering, product management, UX, DevOps, and documentation teams throughout the development lifecycle.Communicate clearly and effectively within the team and across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience 3+ years of experience in QA, software testing, or test automation roles in enterprise or high-growth environments.Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with additional languages is a plus.Familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Experience in building or extending test automation frameworksHands-on experience with tools like Pytest, Selenium, or similar frameworks.Ability to follow and implement robust test plans and test cases under guidance of senior engineers.Team player, and good communication skills to work with cross-functionalgroupsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field OR a Master's degree in a similar discipline.

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.

$104,000.00 - $169,500.00/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.