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Sr Principal Engineer Software (AI 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 looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Who We Are: We take our mission seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers. Our values emphasize disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion. We support development and wellbeing programs, including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. At Palo Alto Networks, we value collaboration and in-person interactions. Most employees work full time from our office with flexibility where needed. Your Career

With Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks is building the world\'s most comprehensive AI security platform. Organizations build complex ecosystems of AI models, applications, and agents, creating dynamic attack surfaces that require security beyond traditional approaches. Prisma AIRS delivers model security, posture management, AI red teaming, and runtime protection to enable customers to deploy AI-driven innovation with a strong security posture from development through runtime. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Principal Engineer to join Prisma AIRS to design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems powering our AI security platform. This role is located at our dynamic Seattle WA office - in office 3 days a week. This is not a remote role. Your Impact

Define and drive the technical vision and long-term strategy for multiple complex, highly distributed backend systems. Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of cross-functional product initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure for a global enterprise. Influence technical and product roadmaps by collaborating with senior leaders, product managers, and engineers across multiple organizations. Serve as a hands-on technical leader, providing mentorship and raising the technical bar for other senior and staff-level engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence. Pioneer and evangelize best practices for software development, operational excellence, and architectural patterns that impact entire product lines. Your Experience

Deep and proven experience (12+ years) of architecting, building, and launching complex, large-scale distributed systems with significant business impact. Expert-level proficiency in modern Python or at least one strongly typed programming language such as Go, Java, or C++. Deep expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a track record of building highly scalable and resilient cloud- applications. Demonstrable experience operating mission-critical systems in production with stringent SLAs, including on-call leadership and incident response. Extensive experience with Kubernetes and the cloud ecosystem, including a deep understanding of its internals and operational best practices. Experience with machine learning (ML/MLOps), security, or data engineering would be a significant advantage. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to drive clarity and alignment on technical direction in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Additional Information

The Team : Our team is at the forefront of AI security, building platforms that act as a secure gateway for machine learning pipelines. We specialize in developing advanced model scanners and policy enforcers that integrate with ML workflows to identify and mitigate threats. Our work focuses on AI safety and security across the AI lifecycle. Compensation Disclosure : The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates offered at the posted level, the starting base salary is expected to be between $212,000 - $240,000 per year. The offer may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of benefits may be found here. Our Commitment : We’re problem solvers who take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance, please contact us at accommodations at paloaltonetworks dot com. Equal Opportunity : 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, ancestry, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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