Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our high-impact engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in architecting, building, and maintaining the mission-critical UVEM network scanner services and on-prem engines.

As a proactive self-starter, you will lead the development of modern cloud services, network scanner engine, ensuring seamless scalability across diverse user profiles and global regions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the security posture of organizations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Spearhead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and performant backend services and on-prem network scanner engines.
• Cloud Development: Build and manage modern cloud-native services, primarily within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.
• API Excellence: Design and maintain robust, RESTful APIs that serve both internal stakeholders and external global customers.
• Data Modeling: Architect complex data models across both relational (SQL) and non-relational databases to ensure data integrity and high availability.
• Performance Optimization: Use advanced data structures and algorithms to solve complex computational problems and optimize system latency.
• Production Reliability: Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance production-level code, ensuring high uptime and reliability for new and existing services.
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with CI/CD pipelines and containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes) to streamline deployment and configuration management.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Work within an Agile environment, participating in peer code reviews and contributing to the technical growth of the team.

Qualifications

• Technical Core: 6+ years of professional experience in security industry software engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one typed programming language (e.g., Golang, C/C++, python).
• Strong foundation in Operating Systems and network security.
• Tools & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure also valued).
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflows and configuration management (GitLab CI preferred).
• Soft Skills & Domain Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• A meticulous attention to detail and a "security-first" mindset.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Desirable: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Exposure management, Vulnerability management, Network Scanner

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 the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes