Principal Engineer Software
About the role
The Team Cortex Platform - Cortex is the industry's only open and integrated, AI-based, continuous security platform. Cortex is a significant evolution of the Application Framework designed to simplify security operations and considerably improve outcomes. Deployed on a global, scalable public cloud platform, Cortex allows security operations teams to speed the analysis of massive data sets.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the entire development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and operation.
- Shape a platform that delivers clear, actionable capabilities to help prevent attacks and accelerate response.
- Transform ambiguity into action, helping customers detect earlier and respond faster.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 3 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Python and Go programming languages.
- Extensive experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Ability to lead across research, design, prototyping, and implementation phases.
- Expertise with software development best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and agile methodologies.
- Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure), preferably GCP.
- Proven experience driving design and implementation of technical solutions in the face of ambiguity.
- Proven technical team leadership and interest in mentoring other engineers to contribute to the technical growth of the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 3 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Python and Go programming languages.
- Extensive experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Ability to lead across research, design, prototyping, and implementation phases.
- Expertise with software development best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and agile methodologies.
- Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure), preferably GCP.
- Proven experience driving design and implementation of technical solutions in the face of ambiguity.
- Proven technical team leadership and interest in mentoring other engineers to contribute to the technical growth of the team.
Skills
- Experience in building Cybersecurity products.
- Experience with or interest in frontend development.
Benefits
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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Pay
$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr
Schedule
This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Our Commitment
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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.
Immigration Sponsorship
No.