We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation cloud security service technologies within our Cloud Next Generation Firewall as a Service team. We want passionate engineers who love to architect and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. We are looking for engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. They are individual leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at... more details
Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation cloud security service technologies within our Cloud Next Generation Firewall as a Service team. We want passionate engineers who love to architect and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers.We are looking for engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. They are individual leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. 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.As a Software Engineer in Test engineer in the CPTe (Customer Profile Test Engineering) team, you will be responsible for testing the upcoming new features on Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewall platforms.You will participate in the requirements and design discussions and make a difference in shaping the future direction. The work will involve close interaction with development and product management teams. You will write and execute test plans based on requirements and design specs. You will maintain complex testbeds to validate the design.You will drive the efficiency and reliability of our products by testing them thoroughly to understand potential risks, bugs, or issues, providing an exemplary product experience for our end users. You strive for the best in everything you do—meaning you won’t rest until the products you work on at the highest quality. You love hunting for problems within the code, seeking issues to correct, and enjoy the challenge of a code-based scavenger hunt that includes testing, providing feedback, and identifying alternative suggestions for our product’s environment.Your Impact Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features on our next-generation security platform as part of Cloud NextGen Firewall as a ServiceOwnership of end to end workflow for major components of the service in its first releaseLeadership opportunity to drive collaboration with internal/external cross-functional efforts to deliver best in quality softwareOpen Engineering environment to suggest and improve the development process for an agile teamCollaboratively work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues and build better customer experiencesInterview, mentor and coach new team members as part of theQualificationsYour ExperienceBS/MS degree with minimum 8+ years of experience in the networking security industry, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience requiredExperience with Python and similar scripting language, and strong ability to develop, maintain, and monitor automated processes is mustExperience testing L4-L7 Network layersL3 network testing experience with knowledge of most common switching and routing protocolsDetailed understanding of modern network design, implementation, and troubleshootingInvolve with analyzing, testing, and modeling Palo Alto Networks platforms in complex deployment scenariosExperience with GNU tools and good to have experience with typical test tools from Spirent and IxiaUtilize your experience in customer deployments and network operations to model networks, and to develop, automate, and execute complex system test plans Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a mustExperience with testing in a Virtualization environment, including cloud platforms AWS, Azure, GCP etc. is plusPast experience with technical presentations, customer interfacing, and requirements interpretation is plusBS/MS degree with minimum 5+ years of experience in the networking security industry, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience requiredAdditional InformationThe TeamOur engineering team is at the core of the Cloud NextGen Firewall as a service building Cloud Security services natively on Cloud Providers. Engineers on our team work on all aspects of the management and control plane of the service. This includes, Activation, Onboarding, Configuration, Orchestration, Data, APIs and much more. 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.Our CommitmentWe’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.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 [email protected].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.The compensation offered for this position will depend on your degree or progress toward degree, qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting rate is expected to be $175,000/yr for the specific role.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
