Principal Engineer Software (Backend Engineer)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

200k-225k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Engineer Software (Backend Engineer) role at Palo Alto Networks involves leading the development of the Enterprise Browser, a security solution that protects organizations' online activities against cyber threats. The position is based at the Santa Clara, California headquarters and focuses on creating and owning features, collaborating across teams, and driving innovative cybersecurity solutions within a fast-paced, disruptive environment. The company values collaboration, ongoing learning, diversity, and a strong mission to protect the digital way of life.

Key Responsibilities

Create and own features from design, through development all the way to deployment and support in customer environments
Collaborate with other cross functional teams in order to create tight integrations of product features and infrastructure
Work closely with product and customers to drive creative and innovative solutions
Serve as a leading individual in a very strong team professionally and personally - deliver own work and improve that of others
Identify areas for improvement within the team and actively push for positive change through new initiatives or optimizations

Requirements

8+ years of experience developing in Go, C#, Java, C++, or similar languages
Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with modern service architecture, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
Experience with multi-threaded and multi-process development with a focus on performance
Positive 'can-do' mindset, able to work independently and within a team
Experience with Golang is an advantage
Experience in the cybersecurity space is an advantage

Nice to Have

Experience with Golang
Experience in the cybersecurity space

Qualifications

Formal experience in software development with relevant programming languages
Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture

Benefits & Perks

Compensation between $200,000 and $225,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus
Employee benefits described in the company's benefits overview

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity. The company values disruptive thinking, continuous learning, and inclusion. Employees work in an environment that encourages challenging the status quo, building industry-defining products, and embracing ambiguity and challenge. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven approach to cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting the digital way of life and enabling secure access to applications across on-premises and cloud environments.

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