Palo Alto Networks · 1 hour ago
Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer (Strata Cloud Manager)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $238K/yr
10+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life through innovative technology. The Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure the quality and reliability of software products while leveraging AI to enhance testing processes and collaborating closely with engineering and product management teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityAgentic AICloud SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Cloud Management Platform
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans that cover all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases
Develop and maintain test automation and framework
Develop tools and infrastructure that enable engineers to build, test and release features confidently and continuously
Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release
Understand customer configurations. debug, reproduce, verify fixes and add new test cases for issues uncovered in customer deployments
Verify endurance and scale testing to validate robust feature functionality under stress
Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize our processes
You will also have the chance to work on different public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to automate cloud management platform
Configure, build and expand both Functional and System Testbeds
Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testing
Excellent troubleshooting abilities. Debug issues found during testing and verify bug fixes once they are resolved
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures
Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest
UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
Experience in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security required
Experience with AI-based tools to accelerate coding, test generation, debugging, and refactoring
A demonstrated passion for researching and applying innovative, AI-based testing methodologies to improve engineering productivity
Good understanding of networking concepts, L2-L7 protocols
Testing network security products, preferably with firewalls is a plus
Experience with Cloud Technologies such AWS/Azure/GCP
Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer
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
Recent News
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