Palo Alto Networks
Principal Engineer Software (Prisma AIRS Backend)
Palo Alto Networks, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real‑world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary
With Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks is building the world’s most comprehensive AI security platform. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Engineer to join the Prisma AIRS Model Security team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and high‑performance backend systems that power our cutting‑edge AI security platform. Key Responsibilities
Design and build innovative, scalable software products to ensure our customers can use AI securely. Own new features/functionality from start to finish. Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test. Ensure that applications are production‑ready, scalable, and reliable. Collaborate with product managers, frontend software engineers, product designers, and infrastructure engineers to shape the future of Prisma AIRS Model Security. Operate production services with hundreds of enterprise customers as a true owner, ensuring that Prisma AIRS customers experience top‑noun reliability, availability, and performance. Develop expertise in new technologies and keep up with the rapidly evolving AI security landscape. Qualifications
Expertise in at least one programming language such as modern Python (type hints, Pydantic, etc), Go, Java, C#, or C++. 8+ years experience designing large distributed systems and web services in the cloud. Experience writing comprehensive unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests. Experience with a major cloud provider like GCP (preferred), AWS, or Azure. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Grafana is a plus. Experience partnering with front end engineers (collaborate on schema required to power a UI, for example) is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication, able to collaborate and convey ideas effectively. Self‑disciplined, self‑managed, self‑motivated, and strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Ready to understand and dissect new technology stacks quickly. Excited about working in an agile and fast paced environment. BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience or equivalent military experience. Salary 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) is expected to be between $147,000 YR and $237,500 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 with a disability. 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. 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. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real‑world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary
With Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks is building the world’s most comprehensive AI security platform. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Engineer to join the Prisma AIRS Model Security team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and high‑performance backend systems that power our cutting‑edge AI security platform. Key Responsibilities
Design and build innovative, scalable software products to ensure our customers can use AI securely. Own new features/functionality from start to finish. Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test. Ensure that applications are production‑ready, scalable, and reliable. Collaborate with product managers, frontend software engineers, product designers, and infrastructure engineers to shape the future of Prisma AIRS Model Security. Operate production services with hundreds of enterprise customers as a true owner, ensuring that Prisma AIRS customers experience top‑noun reliability, availability, and performance. Develop expertise in new technologies and keep up with the rapidly evolving AI security landscape. Qualifications
Expertise in at least one programming language such as modern Python (type hints, Pydantic, etc), Go, Java, C#, or C++. 8+ years experience designing large distributed systems and web services in the cloud. Experience writing comprehensive unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests. Experience with a major cloud provider like GCP (preferred), AWS, or Azure. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Grafana is a plus. Experience partnering with front end engineers (collaborate on schema required to power a UI, for example) is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication, able to collaborate and convey ideas effectively. Self‑disciplined, self‑managed, self‑motivated, and strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Ready to understand and dissect new technology stacks quickly. Excited about working in an agile and fast paced environment. BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience or equivalent military experience. Salary 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) is expected to be between $147,000 YR and $237,500 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 with a disability. 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. 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. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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