Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Layer 7

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life by solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology. The company fosters an environment where innovation and impact intersect, valuing every voice and idea. The engineering team is central to the company's mission of preventing cyberattacks, constantly innovating and defining the industry's future. They seek individuals comfortable with ambiguity, excited by challenges, and empowered by the unknown risks in securing the digital environment. As a key member of the Layer-7 Security group, this role involves designing and developing device identity solutions and other security features for next-generation firewalls. The individual will collaborate with product management on user requirements, apply their knowledge to functional design, implement efficient and robust solutions, and interact with quality assurance and field support teams throughout the software development cycle.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience plus 7 or more years of relevant industry experience
• Proficient in C programming under Linux development environment
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and large-scale, distributed, and/or high-performance software design and architecture
• Experience with TCP/IP networking software development
• Experience designing & building scalable microservices with latest queueing technology and data pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms and kubernetes
• Experience with one or more of Redis, SQL or NoSQL database

Nice To Haves

• Go, python experience
• Graduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, develop and improve the Next-Generation Firewall in terms of functionality and performance, working on device identity solutions
• Own and be responsible for critical components in the Next-Generation Firewall system
• Deliver features and improvements in critical components in high quality and performance
• As an expert on networking and security, work closely with team members and cross-team to design and architect innovative solutions

What This Job Offers

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