Sr Staff Engineer Software (L7 Security)

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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 the foundation of 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.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Job DescriptionYour CareerWe're seeking innovators - engineers who seek to design new products, designing state-of-the-art products that do not exist today. These engineers love to code with a drive to build global products and bring new ideas to develop security disciplines to solve real-world problems. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal. As a key member of Layer-7 Security group, you will be responsible for:Designing and developing security features on the next-generation firewallsYou will work with product management on user requirements, apply your knowledge to functional designUtilize your programming skills for efficient and robust implementationInteract with quality assurance and field support teams throughout the entire software development cycleYour ImpactInnovate, design, and develop new security features in our next-generation firewalls productContribute in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and testDesign new product features, with a high focus on quality and executionDevelop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and assist in development, debug and supportSuggest and implement improvements to the development processClearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teamsInterview, mentor and coach new team membersQualificationsYour Experience B.S./M.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required5+ years of enterprise product development experience with C in a Unix/Linux environmentFlair for coding and hands on experience debugging the code using tools like GDB is requiredWorking knowledge of TCP/IP internals and common data structure and algorithmsWorking knowledge of Windows kernel and Windows Filtering Platform is preferredVerbal and written communication skills to work with multi-functional groupsTeammates who brings a can-do attitude to a dynamic working environmentGraduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or similar technical discipline is preferred or equivalent military experience requiredKnowledge of multi-core / multi-process / multi-threaded programming is preferredExperience with windows agent programming and cloud programming (go) software development is preferredExperience with large-scale and/or high-performance software design and development is preferredExperience with TLS internals, cryptography, and OpenSSL is preferredExperience with HTTP and web server backend development is preferredAdditional InformationThe TeamYou’ll be working in a top tier cybersecurity company and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in technology. Our team doesn’t shy away from tackling big problems. You will help build and support the tools and infrastructure enabling our developers to release the products that our customers depend on to defend against cyberattacks. Joining this dynamic and fast-paced team will give you the opportunity and thrill of resolving the technical and process gaps that hold back productivity.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 $126000 - $204500/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?: YesSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Computer And Network Security