Job Description

YOUR CAREER

As a Software Engineer Intern for WildFire you will be working on developing tools, testing frameworks, and writing automated test cases using the latest technologies. We use technologies like Python, Pytest, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins. Your job will be to work on understanding some of our existing projects and add a variety of enhancements, features and tools. Also, this would involve implementation of features in an iterative way and eventually release the full solutions to the larger engineering organization. 

YOUR IMPACT

• You will be able to experience first-hand the internal workings of our next generation security products
• You will also be exposed to our python automation framework and use python knowledge to create valuable internal tools
• You will learn and use different databases (MySQL, Mongo etc.)
• You will learn all different cloud technologies (GCP, Redis, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker etc)

Qualifications

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with SQL database such as MySQL
• Experience with Rest API, web services
• Experience with cloud technologies is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Salt, Ansible and related technologies  is a plus
• Passion for solving engineering problems
• Be a self-starter, motivated, hardworking and capable of learning independently 
• Good written and verbal communication

Requirements – To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree, a 2-year Master’s Degree and returning to school in the fall. You must have authorization to work within the United States.

Additional Information

THE TEAM

Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering, and marketing.

The program also features a combination of challenging projects with tangible impact, engaging social events, and networking opportunities. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the network security industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.

OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FROM MAY-AUGUST OR JUNE-SEPTEMBER PROVIDES YOU: 

• 1:1 mentorship
• Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity
• The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects
• Connections to other recent grads, and employees across the company as well as our leaders

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.

Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, 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.

Disclosure required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum compensation (includes on-target earnings = base + on target incentives for sales roles) for this role to be located in the state of Colorado. If hired in Colorado, this position starts at $25/hr. Depending on the position offered, restricted stock units and incentive or bonus pay may be provided as part of this compensation package. Additional benefits may be found here.