Principal Engineer Software (Mobility) 4G/5G

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

138d • $147,000 - $237,500

About The Position

As a Principle Software Engineer you will be responsible for development of Next Gen Network Security Components and Protocols for State-of-the-art firewalls deployed at Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud, and Service Provider environments. You will help define the architecture and develop network security features for 4G and 5G mobility service provider technology GTP and develop security modules with disruptive technologies based on deep packet inspection (DPI) and Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms. Develop scalable high availability solutions for stateful failover and work with multi-functional team members on user requirements, including but not limited to Product Management, QA, Support, etc.

Requirements

• 8+ years of in-depth C programming experience
• Strong experience in large scale software development on Unix/Linux
• Multi-core and Multi-threading programming experience is a MUST
• In-depth knowledge in networking, especially in L2, L3, L4 protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP is a MUST
• Experience on data plane forwarding and network processor programming
• Can-do attitude and ability to take initiative and drive open issues to completion
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with multi-functional groups
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GTP/PFCP/SCTP or 4G/ 5G is a plus
• Knowledge of mobility service provider core network architecture is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of Next Gen Network Security Components and Protocols for State-of-the-art firewalls deployed at Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud, and Service Provider environments
• Developing network security features for 4G and 5G mobility service provider technology GTP/PFCP
• Develop security modules with disruptive technologies based on deep packet inspection (DPI) and Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms
• Develop scalable high availability solution for stateful Failover
• Work with multi-functional team members on user requirements, including but not limited to Product Management, QA, Support, etc.
• Effective decision maker, take ownership and independently drive, lead tasks and assignments

Benefits

• Compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location
• Starting base salary expected to be between $147000/YR - $237500/YR
• Offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus
• Employee benefits include mental and financial health resources, personalized learning opportunities, and a FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees