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Palo Alto Networks · 1 day ago

Sr Staff Engineer Software

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$126K/yr - $204K/yr
date2+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver next-generation technologies within their Prisma Access team, focusing on scalable software features and infrastructure for cloud-native deployment.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment from inception to completion
Work with different development and quality assurance groups to achieve the best quality - You accomplish this by being hands-on, creating tools, processes, and systems that produce transparency, alignment, and direction
Profile, optimize and tune systems software (management/control/dataplane) for efficient cloud operation
Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
Work with other software development team to apply PanOS features on Prisma Access
Interview, mentor and coach new team members

Qualification

Cloud application developmentProgramming in PythonProgramming in GoData structuresAlgorithmsLinux/Unix OS principlesNetworking conceptsMicroservices architectureAnalytical skillsDebugging skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

2-4 years of experience in developing data-plane applications
Solid Programming skills
Strong Data structures/Algorithms & debugging
Experience with building applications in the cloud
Understanding of Operating System principles and OS like Linux/Unix
Understanding of networking concepts and TCP/IP stack, TLS
Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills
Solid foundation in design, data structures, and algorithms, and strong analytical and debugging skills
M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent military experience required

Preferred

Nice to have hands-on programming experience in Python and Go
Exposure to building Microservices

Benefits

Restricted stock units
A bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
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Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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