Sr/ Principal Backend Developer - Cloud Application Security (Cortex Cloud)

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

We are the Code Scanning Team. We are responsible for developing the core scanning engines of the company's products. To provide a holistic solution in the worlds of SCA, IaC and Secrets. We specialize in edge technologies that include static and dynamic code analysis, cloud security and complex dependency analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end backend development of features and components, from design and development to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Contribute to team-wide efforts including code reviews, design reviews, and architectural decisions, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
• Take full ownership of specific feature segments, demonstrating accountability for quality and timely delivery from conception to release.
• Architect and implement hyper-scalable solutions on GCP, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and reliability.
• Challenge curiously and positively by exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance our backend services and AI capabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working as a Backend Developer
• Proven expertise in AI Vibe Coding and a strong interest in developing AI-driven developer tools.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python, TypeScript or Golang.
• Experience building and maintaining live, high-scale cloud production systems, preferably on a major cloud provider like GCP.
• A strong technical background; independent and self-motivated, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• A deep passion for enhancing the developer experience.
  
  

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.