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Sr Staff Engineer Software (Network Security)
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Overview
Job Description Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with 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 as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. 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 them as often as possible - from wellbeing support to growth and development, and beyond. We believe in collaboration and in-person interactions. Our typical setup: office three days per week with two days for choice and flexibility to work where you are most effective. 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 development and personal wellbeing programs give you choice in how you are supported, including FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. Job Description 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 in the QA team. You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies (Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, Post-quantum cryptography, IoT Security, etc.) in the Layer 4-7 domain. You will collaborate with a multi-functional team of engineers solving problems in L4-7 security. We seek highly motivated engineers who are curious, enjoy solving complex problems, and take ownership of their areas of focus. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level with multi-functional teams toward a common goal. Your Impact Working in a small and fast-paced team, you will solve important customer problems and deliver impactful results. Your contributions span all phases of 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 the best quality and to troubleshoot and resolve 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 help grow the team's capabilities.
Adapt
by staying updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluating their relevance, and incorporating them to enhance systems.
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, application layer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP etc)
Exceptional skills in problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis.
Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.
Experience with customer engagements (both 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 at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment. 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 between $147000 - $190000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Job Description Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with 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 as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. 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 them as often as possible - from wellbeing support to growth and development, and beyond. We believe in collaboration and in-person interactions. Our typical setup: office three days per week with two days for choice and flexibility to work where you are most effective. 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 development and personal wellbeing programs give you choice in how you are supported, including FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. Job Description 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 in the QA team. You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies (Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, Post-quantum cryptography, IoT Security, etc.) in the Layer 4-7 domain. You will collaborate with a multi-functional team of engineers solving problems in L4-7 security. We seek highly motivated engineers who are curious, enjoy solving complex problems, and take ownership of their areas of focus. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level with multi-functional teams toward a common goal. Your Impact Working in a small and fast-paced team, you will solve important customer problems and deliver impactful results. Your contributions span all phases of 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 the best quality and to troubleshoot and resolve 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 help grow the team's capabilities.
Adapt
by staying updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluating their relevance, and incorporating them to enhance systems.
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, application layer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP etc)
Exceptional skills in problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis.
Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.
Experience with customer engagements (both 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 at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment. 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 between $147000 - $190000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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