Sr Principal Architect Engineer Software (Privileged Cloud Digital Vault - Idira)

Petach Tikva, Israel Product Engineering Ref ID: JR-023791 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 Key Responsibilities Define the architectural vision and long-term technical strategy for the highly scalable Privileged Cloud platform. Establish core architectural patterns, design principles, and engineering standards for distributed security components. Partner with Product Management and executives to translate business goals into cutting-edge technical roadmaps. Guide engineering teams through complex design decisions and conduct comprehensive high-level design reviews. Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation across cross-functional teams. Qualifications Required Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience across modern, enterprise-grade technology stacks. 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant solutions on AWS. Proven experience in agentic development, including the design and integration of AI-driven autonomous systems. Proficiency in Python, with practical experience leveraging Python libraries in production environments. Exceptional executive-level communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical decisions into clear, strategic narratives for senior stakeholders. Comprehensive understanding of . 5+ years of experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment automation, including tooling such as Jenkins and related infrastructure-as-code practices. Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in designing, optimizing, and scaling resilient AWS database solutions across relational and cloud-native engines with a focus on high availability, security, and cost efficiency. Deep expertise in security principles and best practices, including OWASP guidelines, encryption standards, and enterprise authentication protocols (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, OIDC). 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.