Principal Windows Internals Engineer (Cortex XDR)

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

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 Description

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we're facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren't shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don't wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Principal Windows Internals Engineer for our Tel Aviv R&D center. You will be part of a team that designs and develops the windows internals components of our revolutionary endpoint security product for the windows platform.

More information about the Cortex XDR product can be found here.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research and development of Windows drivers, services and other system components for Windows
• Find and implement innovative solutions to counter cyberattacks
• Use diverse tools and technologies – IDA/python/rust/gcc/assembly
• Work closely with teams of experienced engineers, security researchers and product managers, leading projects, features, and initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience with system programming for any major OS (Windows/Linux/Android/Mac)
• Motivated to understand how things work
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Modern C++ development
• Experience with one or more of the following skills/technologies – User–mode internals, Windows security model, PE format, hooking, injection, etc., x86 / x64 assembly, Security technologies (ASLR, DEP, etc.), Reverse engineering with IDA Pro, Python
• Contributions to open source projects or a complex hobby project
  
  

Additional Information

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].

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