Principal Software Engineer in Test Automation (SASE)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

147k-226k

about 13 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Principal Software Engineer in Test Automation on the Prisma Access Cloud Service team at Palo Alto Networks, you will design, develop, and deliver next-generation testing technologies. You will build, automate, and run performance testing scenarios for our products in virtualized environments, working closely with development and product management teams to ensure high-quality cybersecurity solutions. The role involves participating in design discussions, improving testing processes, and working across multiple cloud platforms to automate cloud orchestration, visualization, and alerting mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Prisma Access Cloud Service
Become inventive in testing approaches by building tools and automation scripts
Suggest and implement improvements to the test process
File bugs and work with Development to fix issues seen
Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity
Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testing
Work on different public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to automate cloud orchestration, visualization, and alerting mechanisms

Requirements

Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages including Python or Go
Experience with networking protocols such as IPSec, BGP, L3 VPNs, SD-WAN, DHCP, TCP, UDP
Expert level experience with REST API driven automation using Python or Go
Experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP
Experience with DB clusters (MySQL, BigQuery, Redis, Zookeeper, Neo4j)
Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
10+ years of professional experience
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization
Experience with DB clusters such as MySQL, BigQuery, Redis, Zookeeper, Neo4j

Qualifications

M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary between $147,000 and $225,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses
Comprehensive employee benefits (details available via company link)

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Our engineering team is at the core of our products, focused on preventing cyberattacks through constant innovation. We challenge industry norms, value disruptive thinking, and foster an environment where ambiguity is embraced. We believe in collaboration, diversity, and empowering individuals to solve complex problems in cybersecurity. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to protecting the digital way of life.

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