Sr Software Engineer, C/C++/Rust, cross-platform MacOS & Windows (Global Protect)
About The Position
Prisma Access™ combines the Internet connectivity/security you need - and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies, it extends the next-generation security protection to all cloud services and to its customers regardless of whether they are on-premise, on remote networks or mobile users. One part of Prisma Access™ is our GlobalProtect team, which is responsible for securing the network traffic from Customer devices to Prisma Access™ Cloud. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our GlobalProtect team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products and who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience building system-level software across macOS and Windows.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with system internals (for both Windows and macOS), including low-level programming, performance tuning, debugging, networking and system-level APIs.
- Proficient in C and C++ programming with strong emphasis on system-level code.
- Strong experience with Rust development – you’ll help shape how Rust is adopted and used in our cross-platform systems.
- Familiarity with Windows system APIs such as WFP, ETW, WMI (or equivalent on macOS), drivers or kernel-mode components on Windows, and equivalent (or analogous) macOS system-level frameworks.
- Understanding of networking internals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.) and experience with debugging tools (WinDbg/Sysinternals on Windows; relevant tools on macOS).
- Excellent collaborative and communication skills; able to work well across teams and influence product design and execution.
- B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military or industry experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and developing cross-platform networking/security solutions that run on both Windows and macOS.
- Deep dive knowledge of kernel or driver-level programming on either/both platforms.
- Prior experience integrating Rust into legacy C/C++ codebases, or leading migration efforts to Rust.
- Experience within cybersecurity, VPN, cloud-edge security, or enterprise networking environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
