Principal Software Engineer in Test Automation (SASE)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

147k-226k

23 days 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 cloud platforms to automate 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, SSL
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 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

Compensation between $147,000 - $225,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus
Employee benefits detailed in the company's benefits description

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Our engineering team is at the core of our products, constantly innovating and challenging the cybersecurity industry. We value individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, are excited by challenges, and are empowered by the unknown risks facing our digital environment. We foster a culture of disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning, with a focus on building solutions that solve previously unpursued problems.

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