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Senior Principal Software Engineer - Network Security - PanOS

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Responsibilities

  • Innovate, design, and develop new security features in our next-generation firewalls, focusing on Layer 7 identity and inspection.
  • Develop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and assist in development, debugging, and support.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to the development process.
  • Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams.
  • Interview, mentor, and coach new team members.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and continuously implement improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical/military experience
  • 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant time in senior technical leadership roles
  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages on Unix-based platforms
  • Solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile practices
  • In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, and familiarity with security protocols such as TLS and L4-L7 protocols
  • Experience working with TLS and Web proxies
  • Experience in developing and optimizing software for performance, scalability, and security
  • Excellent understanding of various AI agents and ability to use them as a co-pilot

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on C and C++ programming on Unix-based platforms, alongside a strong understanding of networking concepts and security protocols. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor new members, and implement process improvements for performance and scalability.

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