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Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Platform and AI Engineering)

Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$147k–$238k/yrFull-time

About the role

The ATP Cloud team at Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to integrating AI into cybersecurity infrastructure. This role involves owning the technical vision for AI-powered platforms, designing and scaling backend systems on GCP, and driving the adoption of GCP-native AI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and technical roadmap for AI agentic workflows that automate complex operational and engineering challenges
  • Design and scale backend systems on GCP that seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into production services
  • Drive the adoption of GCP-native AI tools (Vertex AI Agent Builder, Google ADK) and define how our team builds and ships AI agents
  • Partner with product managers, cybersecurity researchers, and AI application teams to translate business problems into AI-driven solutions
  • Set the engineering bar for the team — establish best practices for building, testing, and operating AI-augmented services in production
  • Influence technical direction across the organization and mentor engineers to grow their cloud and AI expertise

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience required
  • 8+ years of experience working on large cloud infrastructure platforms
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or GoLang
  • Hands-on experience building AI agents or agentic workflows (e.g., using Google ADK, Vertex AI Agent Builder, or custom agent frameworks)
  • Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar agent-tool integration patterns
  • Practical experience working with LLMs, prompt engineering, and integrating AI models into backend services
  • Solid skills in multi-threaded and multi-process programming and experience in distributed systems
  • Strong microservice development experience
  • Rich GCP experience and its suite of managed services (Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud Run, Secret Manager)
  • Solid knowledge and skills in Linux, Kubernetes, and Docker
  • Solid knowledge of web servers/proxies such as NGINX, Envoy
  • Comprehensive experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, Redis, BigQuery
  • Solid understanding of system design, scalability, optimization, and performance metrics
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Teamwork, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience required
  • 8+ years of experience working on large cloud infrastructure platforms
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or GoLang
  • Hands-on experience building AI agents or agentic workflows (e.g., using Google ADK, Vertex AI Agent Builder, or custom agent frameworks)
  • Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar agent-tool integration patterns
  • Practical experience working with LLMs, prompt engineering, and integrating AI models into backend services
  • Solid skills in multi-threaded and multi-process programming and experience in distributed systems
  • Strong microservice development experience
  • Rich GCP experience and its suite of managed services (Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, GKE, Cloud Run, Secret Manager)
  • Solid knowledge and skills in Linux, Kubernetes, and Docker
  • Solid knowledge of web servers/proxies such as NGINX, Envoy
  • Comprehensive experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, Redis, BigQuery
  • Solid understanding of system design, scalability, optimization, and performance metrics
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Teamwork, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude

Skills

  • Python
  • GoLang
  • AI/ML
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Linux/Kubernetes/Docker
  • LLM/Prompt Engineering
  • System Design
  • Distributed Systems
  • Microservices
  • GCP Services
  • SQL/NoSQL
  • Web Servers/Proxies
  • Problem Solving

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion Values
  • Opportunities for Growth and Development
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Opportunities to Innovate and Make a Difference

Pay

$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr

Schedule

Full-Time

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. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in our workplace. 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

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