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Sr Staff Software Engineer in Test (Network Security)

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Overview

Our Mission Being 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 we’re looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Our Approach to Work We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We offer personalization and the opportunity to choose what works best for employees in wellbeing support, growth and development, and beyond. Our office-based teams generally work from the office three days per week, with two days for choice and flexibility. The goal is to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and trusted relationships while innovating together. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported, including our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. Your Career Palo Alto Networks NGFW (Next Firewall) group is looking for a seasoned QA/Automation engineer with experience validating core networking and security features. You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team working on various technologies in the Layer 4-7 domain, including Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, Post quantum cryptography, and IoT Security. You will collaborate with a multi-functional team of engineers to solve problems in L4-7 security. We seek highly motivated engineers with intellectual curiosity, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to work across teams. We value leaders who take ownership and collaborate toward a common goal. Your Impact In a fast-paced team, you will solve important customer problems and deliver impactful results across end-to-end product and solution validation. Lead

end-to-end validation for critical networking and security features, solving key customer problems. Drive

quality initiatives by collaborating with development, QA, and DevOps teams to achieve high quality and troubleshoot complex customer issues. Innovate

by suggesting and implementing improvements to the QA process and automation frameworks. Mentor

and coach new team members, including participating in interviews to grow the team's capabilities. Adapt

by staying updated with advancements and the use of AI for coding and quality processes, evaluating their relevance. Qualifications Your Experience Graduate degree (BS or MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience required 6+ years of experience in QA and automation specifically in networking, security products or services Strong automation skills in Python Deep working knowledge in TCP/IP and application-layer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP, etc.) Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with ability to participate in design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems Experience with customer engagements (proactive and reactive) and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions Ability to leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and code quality Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins) The Team Our engineering team is central to our products and our mission is to prevent cyberattacks. We constantly innovate and challenge the industry to rethink cybersecurity. We seek individuals who are comfortable in ambiguity and excited by challenges and unknown risks in a secure digital environment. Compensation Disclosure The compensation for this position depends on qualifications, experience, and location. For candidates offered at the posted level, the starting base salary is expected to be between $126,000/YR and $204,500/YR, with potential bonuses and restricted stock units. A description of employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers who take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We believe diverse teams are essential to achieving our mission. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals. If you require assistance due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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