Sr Software Engineer, Tools and Platforms (Cortex)

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

99d • $126,000 - $185,000

About The Position

We seek a Senior Software Engineer who is first and foremost a software craftsman with a passion for building innovative tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep-rooted background in software engineering and a strong understanding of the needs and challenges of R&D and DevOps teams. This role is for a true developer at heart, someone who excels at building high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software. If you have a passion for creating tools that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support the operational needs of a growing infrastructure, you're the candidate we're looking for.

Requirements

• Graduate degree or equivalent practical experience in the field of Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience
• Proficiency with software development in one or more programming languages (Python preferred)
• Proficiency in developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with Compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture
• Proficiency with any major Cloud Provider(s)
• Experience with developing, deploying, and/or maintaining micro-services architecture with Kubernetes
• Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst best design practices
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)
• Contribute to existing documentation
• Provide operational support for our tools/applications maintained by the Cortex DevOps Tooling team
• Maintain/build resilient infrastructure focused on performance, security, and sound system design practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees