Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Cloud Management Platform)

Palo Alto Networks

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Palo Alto Networks®, the mission is to protect our digital way of life by solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. The company values Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion, and integrates AI into its operations to augment individual impact. Collaboration is emphasized, with most teams working from the office full time, offering flexibility when needed to support real-time problem-solving and stronger relationships. The Next-Gen Firewall Cloud Security team is seeking a Sr AI Automation/Test Engineer for a technical leadership position within a world-class software QA engineering team. This role involves building, automating, and running functional testing scenarios for cloud security products in virtualized environments, with a focus on networking technologies. The engineer will work closely with development and product management teams, testing and presenting results to identify new approaches, and participating in design discussions to shape future software direction. The position is crucial for driving product efficiency and reliability by thoroughly testing to understand potential risks, bugs, or issues, ensuring an exemplary product experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about achieving the highest quality products and enjoys identifying and correcting code issues through testing, feedback, and alternative suggestions.

Requirements

• MSEE/CS or BS/CS career-level of experience in the Networking Security industry, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
• 4+ years of related experience
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies and experience with functional testing
• Experience testing Firewall or Network Security appliances
• Proficient with Python scripting and should be able to run and debug existing scripts
• Experience and Good domain knowledge with cloud-based deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI preferred)
• Experience with QA test or automation teams involved with Cloud or Network security and Rest APIs
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux and open source tools is desired
• Knowledge using commercial test tools such as Spirent Avalanche, IX Load or Breaking Point is desirable

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of QA product lifecycle - Scoping, test case creation and maintenance, feature, regression, execution, and automation
• Work with cross-functionally with Product Management, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver cloud security products to the market in a timely fashion with excellent quality
• Responsible for functional testing of Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation VM/CN firewalls and Cloud NGFW in various cloud providers
• Drive the automation within and across the cross functional teams and strive to achieve technical and operational excellence in every step of the release
• Develop tools and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of testing
• Work closely with customer support and field teams to improve end-customer outcomes
• Learn and implement test cases that give insight into customer deployment scenarios
• Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees