Principal Software Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

147k-226k

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Software Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager) role at Palo Alto Networks involves ensuring the quality and reliability of their Cloud Management Platform, a scalable and secure public cloud management solution for their next-generation network security products. The position requires working within a motivated engineering team to build and test a multi-tenant cloud platform that manages devices across physical, virtual, and container environments. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning and inclusion, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on the Cloud Management Platform.
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans covering all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases.
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and tools that enable engineers to build, test, and release features confidently and continuously.
Work closely with Software Engineering and Product Management teams during product development from design to release.
Understand customer configurations, debug, reproduce, verify fixes, and add new test cases for issues uncovered in customer deployments.
Verify endurance and scale testing to validate robust feature functionality under stress.
Configure, build, and expand both Functional and System Testbeds.
Assist the team with testing methods or tools for new specifications and testing approaches.
Troubleshoot issues found during testing and verify bug fixes once resolved.
Work on automating cloud management platform testing across different public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Requirements

Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures.
Good understanding of networking concepts and L2-L7 protocols.
Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security.
Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest.
UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
Experience in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer, SDET, or Software Test Engineer.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

Nice to Have

Testing network security products, preferably with firewalls.
Experience with Linux, Esxi Virtualization, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in software development or testing roles.

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.
Employee benefits as described in the company's benefits overview.
Flexible work arrangements with a focus on in-person collaboration.
Wellbeing programs including mental and financial health resources and personalized learning opportunities.

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. The company values disruptive innovation, integrity, and continuous learning. Employees work in an environment that encourages problem-solving, embracing ambiguity, and tackling challenging problems in cybersecurity. The organization emphasizes diversity, employee wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements to support personal and professional growth.

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