Sr Principal Engineer ( SaaS Platform)

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks SaaS Security team is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Senior Principal Software Engineer to help scale out our security platform with a sharp focus on platform and infrastructure capabilities. As a member of the team, you have the unique opportunity to:Be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking cloud security service offerings.Lead initiatives in the infrastructure and platform team to deliver security as a service in the public cloud by providing highly scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant infrastructure.Be expected to lead and participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation, test, and field deployment.Your ImpactLead the technology strategy for building out world class platform and infrastructure solutions, influencing critical decisions on technology, architecture, integration, and go to market.Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features and infrastructure on our next-generation security platform ready for cloud native deployment from inception to completion.Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speed.Lead cross-functionally with Product Management, SRE, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver new security as a service offerings to the market in a timely fashion with excellent quality.Develop a strong culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and openness.Work closely with customer support teams to improve end-customer outcomes.Be a strong mentor and coach to the team.Foster innovation in the organization.Hiring, developing, and mentoring software developers, and managing investments that accelerate scaling for new service offerings.QualificationsYour Experience8+ years of experience in highly technical roles in development of enterprise services, at large organizations or innovative startups.Preferred hands-on experience and working knowledge of security concepts - CASB Security, deep understanding of web protocols, integration with third party APIs and services.Experience with the agile process and leading software development teams involved with building out full stack products, deployed on the cloud at scale.Experience with building and delivering services and workflows at scale, leveraging microservices architectures.5+ years of experience with running complex workloads on cloud-based architectures (AWS/GCP experience preferred).Hands-on programming experience in one or more of the following: Java, Golang, Python.5+ years of experience in cloud technologies like ElasticSearch, Redis, Kafka, Mongo DB, Spring Boot.Experience with backend development (Rest APIs, Databases, Serverless computing) of distributed cloud applications.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.Good understanding of public cloud design considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing.Strong understanding of principles of DevOps and Continuous Delivery.Experience handling DevOps, SRE, availability and reliability outcomes for a large cloud product.Preferred experience in IAAS and PAAS automation and supporting multiple regions including Fedramp for a globally distributed service.Preferred experience in managing cloud costs and optimizations, driving strategies with FinOps teams.Strong leadership skills with a can-do attitude and ability to make trade-off judgments with data driven decision making.Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communications skills.Preferred QualificationBS/MS in Computer Science, or other engineering/technical degree.The TeamTo 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.Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. To learn more about our dedication to inclusion and innovation, visit our Life at Palo Alto Networks

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website .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.Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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 $187,000/yr to $240,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found

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