Principal Software Full-Stack Engineer (Data Security)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

147k-238k

17 days 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 for a world where each day is safer and more secure, built on disruptive innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We foster an environment that values ongoing learning, inclusion, and personal wellbeing, with flexible benefits and a focus on collaboration and in-person interactions. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity through relentless protection and innovation.

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 or strong interest in the space

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Compensation between $147,000 and $237,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses
Flexible wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items
Mental and financial health resources
Personalized learning opportunities

Working at Palo Alto Networks

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously and value relentless innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. Our engineers are at the core of our products, constantly challenging the industry and solving problems no one has pursued before. We foster an environment that encourages comfort in ambiguity, excitement for challenges, and empowerment through innovation.

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