Principal Software API Security (Prisma Cloud)

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be a part of the API Security group with the mentality and independence of a startup, supported by the power of a successful corporation.

Our mission is to reduce the risk of API security vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks.

Your Impact

In This Role, You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Architect and Design - Lead the design and architecture of API security solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards
• Drive Technical Excellence - Oversee the development and implementation of security features, leveraging your deep technical expertise to solve complex problems
• Mentor and Guide - Mentor junior engineers and peers, providing guidance on best practices in coding, modeling, and software design
• Innovate and Improve - Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance our frameworks and development processes
• Career Advancement - Access advanced career development resources, including leadership opportunities, professional certifications, and involvement in cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of API security
  
  

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering
• Experience in Go/Python/Java or similar languages
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Experience in building and managing distributed cloud-based SaaS applications
• Proficiency in at least one cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Additional Information

The Team

Join our dynamic team where innovation and collaboration thrive. Experience a workplace that fosters personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to take ownership of your career journey. Embrace the cutting edge of technology as we encourage professional work in software engineering, particularly in the cloud domain.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.