Palo Alto Networks · 7 hours ago
Sr Staff Software Automation/Test Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expPalo Alto Networks is united by a mission to protect our digital way of life through innovative technology. The Sr Staff SDET Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of solutions that protect global enterprises, focusing on driving quality at scale and collaborating with various teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the testing activity of features or areas, encompassing test coverage, efficiency, planning, execution, automation test failure triaging, and continuous improvement such as customer bug RCA
Analyze complex defects and issues, guiding the isolation of root causes found during and after software release
Collaborate closely with engineering, Product Management, UX, Documentation, DevOps, Customer engineers, and other teams throughout the product development lifecycle from requirements to release
Take responsibility for feature quality, becoming the go-to expert for testing-related activities in your area/feature
Conduct root cause analysis on production issues and develop improvement plans
Drive test design and strategy for high-impact and priority features
Design and develop test plans and test strategies for complex new features
Manage the complexity of Cloud platforms and test data design
Estimate work effort and ensure tasks are on track
Address challenges or risks effectively with stakeholders
Design, implement, and continuously improve test automation efficiency to boost the testing team’s productivity
Apply a consistent test design methodology when developing testing automation
Design, develop, and maintain test automation tools and utilities for both Backend and UI
Define, develop, and maintain complex testbed environments
Build and maintain test automation frameworks, create robust scripts supporting various reporting needs, troubleshoot failures, integrate with bug-tracking systems, and work seamlessly with CI/CD for cloud-based products
Be a self-motivated, independent, and proactive engineer responsible for qualifying Palo Alto Networks products with public and private cloud solutions
Design and develop Backend, UI, and end-to-end automated tests for both regression and progression features in our products
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level software testing
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology
Proficient in at least one programming language, with a preference for Python
Proven experience with automation frameworks like Pytest (preferred) and Selenium
Experienced in working with complex automation frameworks and executing detailed test plans
Significant domain knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS and Azure; familiarity with GCP is advantageous
Capable of analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and providing robust automation solutions
In-depth experience with CI/CD processes and tools, particularly Jenkins and Gitlab, for cloud-based SaaS products
Demonstrated experience in developing test frameworks and tools from scratch, with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly and concisely
Preferred
Proven experience with automation frameworks like Pytest (preferred) and Selenium
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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