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Principal Engineer Software (Backend Engineer)

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Job Description Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and were looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers, and believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced by employees, are brought to life through each of us dailyfostering disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. As a member of our team, you will help shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to support you, including our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. Our employees generally work full-time from our office with flexibility where needed, fostering casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is an environment where everyone can succeed. Job Description Your Career We are seeking a Principal Backend Engineer for our Santa Clara, California headquarters. The Prisma Access Browser team develops the Enterprise Browser, a security shield for online activity that protects against cyber threats by isolating web sessions, filtering malicious content, preventing data leaks, and centrally managing security policies. This multi-layered approach secures organizational data while providing a superior user experience and cost efficiency. Were looking for a Principal Engineer to lead features end-to-end, own particular flows, ramp up on projects quickly, and deliver substantial product improvements. More information about the Enterprise Browser can be found here. Your Impact Create and own features from design through deployment and support in customer environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams for tight integrations Work closely with product teams and customers to drive innovative solutions Lead professionally and personally, improving team performance Identify areas for improvement and push for positive change Qualifications Your Experience 8+ years developing in Go, C#, Java, C++, or similar Experience with cloud environments like AWS, GCP, Azure Experience with modern service architectures, microservices, and cloud solutions Experience with multi-threaded and multi-process development focused on performance Positive mindset, able to work independently and in teams Experience with Go (preferred) Experience in cybersecurity (preferred) Additional Information The Team Our engineering team is at the core of our products, innovating to address evolving cyber threats and access technology. They challenge industry norms, build pioneering products, and thrive in ambiguity, driven by the mission to prevent cyberattacks and enable secure access. Compensation Disclosure The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $225,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Compensation may include stock units and bonuses. More details on benefits can be found here. Our Commitment We value diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse teams drive innovation. We provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is this role eligible for immigration sponsorship? Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr