Senior Software Engineer in Test Automation (SASE)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

126k-205k

6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in test on the Prisma Access Cloud Service team at Palo Alto Networks, you will design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies. You will build, automate, and run performance testing scenarios for our products in virtualized elements, 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 ensuring the reliability and security of our cloud-based security platform.

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

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, and SSL
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, Esxi Virtualization, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus
5+ years of relevant experience
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Experience with virtualization technologies such as Esxi
Experience with database clusters like MySQL, BigQuery, Redis, Zookeeper, Neo4j

Qualifications

M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Equivalent military experience may be considered

Benefits & Perks

Compensation between $126,000 and $204,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses
Employee benefits as described in company policies

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 are comfortable in ambiguity, excited by challenges, and empowered by the risks facing digital security. We foster a culture of disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning, with a focus on building products to solve unprecedented problems and define the industry.

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