Principal Software Engineer in Test - Endpoint Security (Prisma SASE)

Your Career

We are seeking Test Engineers with a strong Automation First mindset  as we scale the Prisma SASE  Test team.  We are looking for strong technical 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 l and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Develop and execute sophisticated software tests and frameworks  to validate Prisma SASE Functionality and Scale, working closely with Development, Product Management, SRE and Technical Marketing teams
• Provide Thorough Technical Leadership in the areas of Cloud Based Orchestration, Endpoint Security and Automation Design
• Participate in system design so that Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the Prisma Access Feature Development 
• Develop and/or Enhance Automated test Infrastructure to enable building Scalable & Flexible tests that reflect real world network deployment scenarios
• Enhance Test strategies, Automation & Build  infrastructure with feedback and analysis from real-world Customer deployments

Your Experience 

• Software Development or Test Engineering experience with Network Security, DNS Security or Endpoint Security
• Experience with Windows/Linux/MAC Networking and Security Features 
• Expert Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS and SSL/TLS  
• Experience with Identity Technologies such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity
• Intermediate to Expert level Experience with REST API driven Automation using Python or Go
• Experience with designing/building automation frameworks from scratch for Endpoint products is a huge plus
• Experience with Network or Application Load Balancers is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environments learning new technologies

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. 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.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $170000 - $277000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.