Sr Principal Engineer Software (Cloud Security)

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, seeking innovators committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Who We Are We take our mission seriously, relentlessly protecting our customers. We believe every team member's ideas contribute to our success. Our values, crowdsourced from employees, are reflected daily through disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion. As part of our team, you'll shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value continuous learning, and respect individual needs through development and wellbeing programs, including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. We value collaboration and in-person interactions, with most employees working full-time from our office, with flexibility when needed, fostering casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Your Career We seek a highly skilled Sr. Principal Engineer to build our next-generation Cloud Security platform, focusing on discovering cloud resources, deploying & managing AI Runtime Security or software firewalls, and monitoring & protecting cloud networks. Your work will be central to our network security and cloud offerings, aligning with our Platformization strategy. As a Sr. Principal Engineer, you will innovate and deliver scalable, reliable cloud security services in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to develop high-quality products while ensuring security throughout their lifecycle. Deep understanding of cloud networking, strong coding skills, and passion for new technologies are required to drive end-to-end cloud security solutions. Your Impact Lead by example with high accountability Provide technical leadership and end-to-end delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams Design, implement, and troubleshoot cloud security solutions Participate in all phases of product development, from definition to testing Promote best practices in code quality, scalability, and system design Foster innovation within the organization Recruit and mentor new team members Your Experience Strong coding, analytical, and problem-solving skills as a team player Hands-on experience with cloud distributed systems and high-performance software applications Proficiency in Golang or Python Experience with NoSQL, SQL, or Graph databases Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ Backend development experience (REST APIs, databases, serverless computing) Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform Experience with CI/CD pipelines Understanding of cloud design considerations, security, distributed systems, and load balancing Working knowledge of TCP/IP and networking is highly desirable Experience with Azure, AWS, and GCP deployments Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience High energy, adaptability, and a proactive attitude Additional Information The Team Our engineering team is central to our mission of preventing cyberattacks. We innovate continuously, challenging industry standards, and building products to solve unprecedented problems. We thrive in ambiguity, excited by challenges and empowered by the importance of secure digital environments. Compensation Disclosure The salary range for this position is between $0 - $0 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation may include stock units and bonuses. More details are available in our benefits overview. Our Commitment We value diversity and are committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If needed, contact us at accommodations@ . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, family or medical leave, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr