Senior Functional Windows QA Engineer (Cortex XDR)

Your Career

We are looking for a highly technical individual to join our Cortex XDR Agent team as a Senior Functional QA Engineer. The team builds the foundation of the Cortex XDR agent, from security modules to server communication and task management.

Your Impact

• Design and execute E2E tests in a cross-platform environment: Windows, MacOS, Linux
• Test new features, focusing on deep internal aspects of the feature and its integration with the OS
• Learn new features, technologies and platforms in a relatively short amount of time
• Reproduce and analyze bugs, that either came from the field or have been found during the testing cycle
• Run QA cycles on a tight release schedule
• Work closely with developers, product managers and other QA teams - being involved during the entire release cycle from planning through execution and final delivery
• Make a significant impact on the design, implementation and quality of the product

Your Experience

• At least 5 years of software testing experience
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows Os internals -  Mandatory
• Background and experience in Endpoint security - Mandatory
• Experience with macOs and Linux - (Advantage) 
• Working knowledge of the use of DLP technologies (Advantage)
• Knowledge of scripting or a programming language (Advantage)
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team, even under pressure, while maintaining focus and a positive attitude.
• Owning and managing complex cross team features. While  working closely with our engineering teams to understand business requirements
• Create detailed and well-structured test plans based on requirements and features crew meetings
• Investigate, analyze and find the root causes for failed systems and software
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

The Team

Commitment to Quality: Ensure every release is thoroughly tested, maintaining the highest standards of security and performance across all Linux-based platforms. The team's priority is to deliver reliable, bug-free software that enhances user confidence.

Embrace Simplicity: Design and execute test cases that are efficient and streamlined, focusing on clear, repeatable processes that maximize coverage without unnecessary complexity. 

Uphold Integrity: Maintain transparency and honesty in all testing practices. Bugs and issues are reported accurately and addressed with diligence, ensuring the product’s security and functionality are never compromised.

Foster Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to share insights and feedback. Open communication and shared responsibility drive better outcomes and a stronger, more secure product.

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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.

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