Principal Engineer Software (API Service)

Palo Alto Networks

Principal Engineer Software (API Service)

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Your Career

    The Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions. It's an easy-to-use, scalable and secure platform to operationalize complex deployments using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio. You will work in a team of highly motivated engineers building a highly scalable and secure multi-tenant public cloud solution to manage network and security configuration and operational data of the customer as well as manage devices in physical, virtual or container form factors. We are looking for passionate engineers that can code and build great products as well as leaders that can own and deliver. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

    This role is located at our dynamic Santa Clara California headquarters campus, and in office 3 days a week. Not a remote opportunity.

    Your Impact

    • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications delivering high-availability and performance
    • Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
    • Write well designed, testable, efficient code
    • Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
    • Prepare and produce releases of software components
    • Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
    • Communicate with devops and cross functional team to deliver the project smoothly
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Your Experience

    • 8+ years experience design develop and deliver services at scale
    • Experience/Familiar with GoLang is strongly preferred. Python
    • Object oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
    • Ability to think abstractly and solve complex problems
    • Understanding and previous experience implementing authentication schemes such as OAuth2, SAML
    • Must Have Advance knowledge of any server side programming language. Javascript(ES6), Node JS is preferred.
    • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex APIs - REST, streaming, webhooks
    • Knowledge of SQL & NoSQL (including mysql & dynamodb) and strong database modeling skills
    • Experience with queueing/pub-sub technologies (Redis, RabbitMQ etc)
    • Familiar with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes , Git is preferred
    • Familiar with Micro Service architecture is preferred.
    • Familiar with typescript, express or Hapijs is preferred.
    • Deep understanding of code vulnerablities (security issues, type-safe code, sql injections, XSS etc.)
    • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent military experience required

    Additional Information

    The Team

    Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

    We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

    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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147000/YR - $237500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

    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 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?: Yes