Principal Engineer Software (Security Posture Management)

About the position

Help build what is next. Our Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions. It's an easy-to-use, scalable and secure platform to operationalize and provide visibility using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio. This role is located at our dynamic Santa Clara California headquarters campus and in office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Be part of technical leadership in distributed systems development
• Delivered large-scale features as you excel at building robust, clean, and maintainable software
• Showcase your deep commitment to testing, metrics, observability, and tooling
• Be proactive in reducing technical debt and improving overall system health
• Lead with your strong focus on enhancing customer experience
• Thrive in ambiguous environments and can navigate uncertainty with confidence
• Be adept at rapid iteration and incorporating feedback effectively
• Foster an inclusive environment that brings out the best in everyone
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Approach big problems incrementally, favoring test-and-learn methodologies over prolonged development cycles
• Self-driven and comfortable with progress being directed by teams and individuals
• Possess a growth mindset and are always eager to learn and improve
• Mentor new or junior team members

Requirements

• Recent and proficient experience with Go, Python, or similar programming languages
• Passion for technology coupled with pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with many cross-functional teams with an emphasis on end-to-end delivery
• Ability to break down complex problems in ambiguous areas

Nice-to-haves

• Solid understanding of networking concepts
• Experience working with systems at scale
• Familiarity with security products and best practices
• Background in AI/ML technologies and applications
• Experience with graph databases (GraphDB)

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
• Mental and financial health resources
• Personalized learning opportunities
• Restricted stock units
• Bonus opportunities