Sr Staff Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA • 2h ago

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

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.

Your Career

We are looking for a Sr Staff Software Engineer to join Global Infra TEAM. The group develops and maintains the backend of Global Infra Platform & Cortex products. You will join a team focused on developing, innovating, and scaling the Global Infra Platform, along with contributing to shared network + compute infrastructures and components. We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, who are passionate about complex problems and thrive on bringing value to thousands of customers.

Your Impact

End-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle (design, develop, test, deploy, maintain)

Collaborate with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and integrate with other parts of the product

Work with customers and provide solutions to their day-to-day work and challenges

Contribute to team-wide efforts - code reviews, design reviews, technical and architectural decision

Your Experience

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's (M.S./B.S.) degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.

Experience: 7 + years of professional Software Engineering experience, ideally focusing on the development of scalable server-side applications .

Programming: Strong programming proficiency in one or more of the following: Python , Node.js , or TypeScript .

Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of and experience with relational databases (SQL) , MongoDB , and BigQuery .

Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to be a team player with strong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional groups .

Core Technical Experience

Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications .

Experience utilizing Cloud Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) , or Microsoft Azure .

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure .

Experience with REST APIs (design, development, and consumption).

Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines , Data Science principles , and related technologies like Model Context Protocol

Preferred

Prior experience with containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes and/or Docker .

The Team

Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You'll join the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

We're connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $145000 - $235500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that 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.

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