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Palo Alto Networks

Sr Principal Software Engineer L4L7 Data Plane

Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


Job Description

Your Career

Prisma Access™ provides protection straight from the cloud to make access to the cloud secure. It combines the connectivity and security you need - and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies extending the next-generation security protection to all cloud services, customers on-premise remote networks and mobile users.

We are seeking experienced senior level Software Engineers to develop and deliver next-generation technologies in our App Acceleration team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features

Participate in architecture, design and development App Acceleration features

Research and implement different frameworks suited to the solution

Work with different development and quality assurances groups to achieve the best quality

Suggest and implement improvements to the development processes

Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues

Qualifications:Qualifications

Your Experience

At least 15 years of experience in system software development

Experience with developing data plane software using C/C++ and Golang

Experience with developing Linux kernel network stack

Experience in developing high performance distributed software applications

Experience with Cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS

Strong understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols

Experience with building scalable systems

Knowledge of HTTP 1.1/2.0, TLS, DNS protocols

Good grasp of asynchronous programming, multithreading and multiprocessing

Able to troubleshoot system-level integration and performance issues

Fast learner and eager to absorb new emerging technologies

Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality, and ability to execute

Enjoys working with different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills

Pluses

Development expertise in proxy systems like nginx / haproxy

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

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 $170000 - $277000/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. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes