Principal Software Engineer (Backend DLP)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

147k-238k

22 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Software Engineer (Backend DLP) role at Palo Alto Networks involves working on the company's latest cloud security product, Data Loss Prevention (DLP). The position focuses on developing and scaling cloud security solutions that protect sensitive data across networks, clouds, and users. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a strong culture of inclusion, offering flexible work arrangements and personal development programs to support employees.

Key Responsibilities

Execute on the software development strategy to improve the company's highly distributed system
Understand and implement software development/engineering lifecycle concepts to drive features from conception to delivery
Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and devops to achieve quality releases
Work with customer support, documentation, and downstream teams to enable customer success
Make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-release while maintaining performance and scalability requirements
Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
Interview, mentor, and coach new team members

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering with 10+ years or equivalent experience or military experience
Solid experience of backend development using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE
Experience with cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker
Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and performance optimization
Experience with Agile development processes
Strong belief in automation testing and striving for higher code coverage
Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality, and execution

Nice to Have

Experience with performance optimization in distributed systems
Experience working in cybersecurity or related fields
Familiarity with enterprise data privacy and compliance standards

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science or Engineering
10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary between $147,000 and $237,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses
Employee benefits detailed in company offerings

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. The company values ongoing learning, diversity, and a problem-solving mindset. Employees work in a fast-paced environment that encourages tackling big problems, supporting each other, and maintaining a strong commitment to cybersecurity excellence.

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