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Principal Software Full-Stack Engineer (Data Security)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Senior
185k-215k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our mission at Palo Alto Networks is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We aim to create a safer and more secure world through disruptive innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity. We foster an inclusive environment that values ongoing learning, personal wellbeing, and in-person collaboration, with flexible work arrangements to support our employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure web applications used by customers worldwide
  • Work across the full stack—frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java/Spring Boot)—to deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Own features end-to-end, from design and architecture to implementation, testing, and production support
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate ideas into working software
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and set technical direction for the platform
  • Drive quality, performance, and reliability improvements across the system

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience building production-grade software systems
  • 6+ years of full-stack development experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js
  • 5+ years of backend development using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS
  • Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of web architecture, security, and distributed systems
  • Track record of owning and delivering complex software projects end-to-end
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and positive "can-do" mindset
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Bonus: Experience in the cybersecurity domain or strong interest in the space

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the cybersecurity domain
  • Strong interest in cybersecurity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation between $185K - $215K per year, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and a bonus
  • Flexible work environment with in-office presence three days a week
  • Employee benefits described in the company's benefits overview

Working at Palo Alto Networks

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously and believe in relentless protection, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, continuous learning, and empowering employees to shape the future of cybersecurity. We value diversity, problem-solving, and challenging the status quo to define the industry instead of waiting for directions.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 21, 2025
Salary185k-215k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Palo Alto Networks

Website

paloaltonetworks.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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