Senior Staff Engineer Linux - C/C++ (Prisma Access)

Palo Alto Networks•Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA

3d•$134,600 - $217,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Palo Alto Networks, we are united by a shared mission to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. This role is within the GlobalProtect team, which is responsible for securing network traffic from customer devices to the Prisma Access Cloud. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies within our GlobalProtect team. We are looking for passionate engineers who love to code, build great products, and bring new ideas to all facets of software development. We seek leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are foundational to our culture, and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal. Prisma Access combines the internet connectivity/security needed and delivers it everywhere, using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies to extend next-generation security protection to all cloud services and customers, regardless of their location.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Linux.
2+ years of hands-on experience in Linux systems programming, with a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals and system-level programming.
Familiar with multiple Linux distributions: RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with a strong emphasis on Linux.
Knowledge of networking protocols and troubleshooting tools specifically on Linux platforms.
A team player with a can-do attitude, ready to tackle complex problems and eager to learn and grow.
Skilled at collaboration and effective communication across multiple teams.
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the innovation, development, and maintenance of a secure access Prisma Access client on the Linux Platform, while spearheading the progression of the Prisma Access agent to establish it as a foundational product.
Collaborate with product management to craft strategic roadmaps that elevate Endpoint capabilities and ensure smooth integration with the new Prisma Access agent.
Design scalable system architectures, participate in team-wide initiatives, and deliver immediate resolutions to production challenges to guarantee a seamless user experience.
Provide mentorship and coaching to team members to foster their professional growth.
Integrate AI-driven technologies and frameworks into the Linux agent to optimize client performance, enhance security telemetry, and enable intelligent threat response.