Principal Software Engineer (Cortex Vulnerability Experience Platform)
About the role
The Cortex Vulnerability Experience Platform team is expanding and is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is responsible for building a unified vulnerability and exposure management experience within XSIAM, which includes visualizing, prioritizing, and remediating security issues in customers' environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain the features for the unified vulnerability and exposure management experience
- Take part in architecture strategy sessions to design solutions that meet the needs of various groups across Cortex
- Collaborate with teams to solve problems, reduce technical debt, and evolve development practices
- Drive technical best practices and evangelize new technologies within the engineering organization
- Take ownership of projects, drive them to completion, and support them in production
- Be a champion of test-driven development
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience as a professional software engineer writing software
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Experienced and opinionated about software development and best practices across backend and frontend
- Able to switch between research, design, prototype, and implementation
- Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (GCP preferred)
- Experience with CI/CD processes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Technical team leadership
Nice to Haves
- Experience with Go, Angular, and React
- Common understanding of CVEs or software vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and vulnerability methodologies
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience with exploiting systems and selecting appropriate exploits
- Experience with Jenkins or GitLab Runners
- Experience with Grafana and Prometheus
- Experience with Stackdriver for log-based debugging
- Experience working in vulnerability management domain
- Experience working with BigQuery
Benefits
Palo Alto Networks offers a competitive compensation package, including a starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) within the annual range of $147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. Details of our employee benefits can be found here.
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 above. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
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
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.
Is Role Eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?
Yes