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    Palo Alto Networks

    Cybersecurity

    Sr. Software Engineer

    Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, United StatesFull-timePosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    Our Mission

    At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re 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. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

    Who We Are

    In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

    We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

    Job Summary

    Your Career
    We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join Global Infra TEAM. The group develops and maintains the backend of Global Infra Platform & Cortex products. You will join a team focused on developing, innovating, and scaling the Global Infra Platform, along with contributing to shared network + compute infrastructures and components. We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, who are passionate about complex problems and thrive on bringing value to thousands of customers.

    Your Impact
    End-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle (design, develop, test, deploy, maintain)
    Collaborate with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and integrate with other parts of the product
    Work with customers and provide solutions to their day-to-day work and challenges
    Contribute to team-wide efforts - code reviews, design reviews, technical and architectural decisions

    Qualifications

    Your Experience

    • Education: A Bachelor's or Master's (M.S./B.S.) degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.
    • Experience: 2+ years of professional Software Engineering experience, ideally focusing on the development of scalable server-side applications.
    • Programming: Strong programming proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, Node.js, or TypeScript.
    • Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of and experience with relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery.
    • Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to be a team player with strong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional groups.

    Core Technical Experience

    • Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications.
    • Experience utilizing Cloud Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure.
    • Experience with REST APIs (design, development, and consumption).
    • Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, Data Science principles, and related technologies like Model Context Protocol

    Preferred

    • Prior experience with containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes and/or Docker.

    Compensation Disclosure

    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.

    $106,000.00 - $170,500.00/yr

    Our Commitment

    We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

    Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader dedicated to protecting our digital way of life. They provide cutting-edge technology and bold thinking to solve real-world problems in cybersecurity.

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    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Founded
    2005
    Open roles
    1158

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