Sr Principal Software Engineer, Prisma Access (Windows Internals, Systems C/C++)

Your Career

As a Software Engineer for Prisma Access, you will be working on designing, developing, and maintaining multiple platforms application code. We use technologies like C/C++, Visual C++, Qt-tool, script, apt-get, etc. 

You will work on understanding our existing Windows, Mac, and/or Linux application projects and add a variety of enhancements, features and tools. This will involve implementation of features in an iterative way and releasing full solutions to the larger engineering organization. 

Your Impact

• You will be responsible for developing and sustaining Prisma Access client products on multiple platforms
• You will work with product management on user requirements
• Apply your knowledge to functional design
• Utilize your programming skills for efficient and robust implementation
• Interact with quality assurance and field support teams in debugging, troubleshooting, replicating, and resolving issues found in Prisma Access client software

Your Experience

• You have a M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience
• At least 12 years of relevant experience
• Software development experience in Windows environment is required
• Expertise in Windows internals and system programming
• Experience with Windows API, developing and debugging applications for Windows
• Proficient in C/C++, Rust, MFC, script, or Qt dev environment required
• Application programming knowledge in windows/Linux required, IoT system a plus
• Experience with crash dump analysis
• Knowledge of Software development flow and design
• Experience with diagnosing, root causing, and resolving issues a plus
• Experience with network and cloud programming is a plus
• Be a self-starter, motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

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/com-missioned 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.

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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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.