Sr Staff Engineer Software (Ai Ops)

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

140k-180k

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The role of Sr Staff Engineer Software (Ai Ops) at Palo Alto Networks involves designing, developing, and deploying innovative cybersecurity solutions within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The company is committed to protecting the digital way of life through disruptive innovation, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and high-impact engineering. The position offers an opportunity to influence the future of cybersecurity architecture and work on groundbreaking projects using a versatile tech stack on Google Cloud Platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and enhance software that sets new standards in cybersecurity.
Write high-quality code with meticulous attention to detail to ensure reliable and efficient solutions.
Collaborate with leads and architects to create innovative architectures and solution designs.
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute ideas to influence project direction.
Mentor, interview, and coach the next generation of engineering talent.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on data engineering and cloud-native solutions.
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, DataFlow, and related data processing tools.
Strong proficiency in SQL and experience optimizing queries for large-scale datasets.
Solid programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Scala, with experience in data manipulation and transformation.
Familiarity with data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning in BigQuery.
Experience working with streaming and batch data pipelines in DataFlow or similar tools.
Knowledge of data security, encryption, and governance principles in a cloud environment.
Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing data pipelines for reliability and performance.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for data workflows and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
Experience with distributed event streaming platforms & message broker services such as Google Pubsub, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
Experience with Kubernetes or similar container management tooling.
Must be in the SF Bay area to be onsite.

Nice to Have

Experience working with distributed event streaming platforms & message broker services like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.

Qualifications

Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified, but extensive professional experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary between $140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses.
Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Working at Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. The company values disruptive thinking, continuous learning, and a commitment to protecting the digital world. Employees work in an environment that encourages problem-solving, embracing ambiguity, and taking risks to challenge the cybersecurity status quo. The organization emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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