Senior Staff Engineer ( Device Security )

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission: At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Your Career: You will work with a team of amazing device identification and security professionals to help identify, monitor, and protect the ever-growing number of connected devices in our vast customer base. This is one of the fastest-growing areas of cybersecurity today, and we offer a great opportunity to help shape this landscape and make a real impact in securing the future of Device Security.

Requirements

• A Degree in Computer Science or similar fields; a Ph.D. degree is a big plus.
• A strong background in security research combined with hands-on software development experience, particularly in system software development.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with using the latest AI/LLM technology.
• Good knowledge of computer networking in general, and Ethernet and TCP/IP in particular.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Go, or Java.
• Good communication skills, a creative thinker, and a team player with a passion for computer networking and security.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for candidates who understand Windows operating system security and programming.
• Experience in one or more of the following is highly valued: Security vulnerability detection and monitoring, Malware attack analysis, IDS/IPS and application-based firewalls, Network device discovery tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify security vulnerabilities and threats across a wide range of devices, Operating Systems and software components.
• Drive innovation by applying the latest AI and LLM technologies to automated threat detection and device discovery.
• Conduct deep analysis of network traffic and device behaviors.
• Design and prototype security research tools and engine components for our cloud-based platforms.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects to lead and coordinate research efforts.
• Support customer trials and handle complex security-related issues.

Benefits

• The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree