Senior Principal Software Engineer

Role Description Idira Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) for RDP provides secure, brokered Remote Desktop access to Windows servers without exposing credentials or opening inbound network access. We are searching for a highly motivated, visionary Senior Principal Software Engineer to join the SIA RDP team. In this role, you will be a technical cornerstone of a highly talented, cross-functional development team of developers, architects, and QA engineers operating in a fast-paced, agile environment. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates world-class professional skills, a collaborative team-player mentality, and an unwavering drive to always strive for excellence in securing critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Architect & Innovate: Drive the architectural vision, complex and robust system design, and end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade features and enhancements for the SIA RDP product, ensuring unparalleled standards of quality, scalability, and security. Technical Leadership: Lead the implementation of highly resilient, distributed, and mission-critical software components. Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with architects, product management, and cross-functional stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and implement cutting-edge security solutions. Mentorship & Culture: Mentor and coach senior engineers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation. Qualifications 10+ years of hands-on experience in modern C++ development (with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software). Deep expertise in complex and robust system design, architectural patterns, and building low-level, high-performance infrastructure. A highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for solving highly ambiguous problems. Elite analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills in complex, multi-threaded, or distributed environments. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with the knack for translating complex technical concepts for both engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Requirements Robust experience with agentic development. Proven knowledge in AI tools. Deep knowledge of security principles (OWASP, encryption, protocols, and authentication methods such as LDAP, Radius, SAML, OIDC). Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development. Working experience with Python for tooling, automation, or scripting. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure tools (Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, Terraform). Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, and leading Scrum practices at scale. 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 the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. Our Commitment We’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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Immigration Sponsorship Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes