Principal Software Engineer (Web App Acceleration)

Palo Alto Networks

Principal Software Engineer (Web App Acceleration)

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 4 years of experience in system software development
    • Experience with developing backend software using Golang and Python
    • Strong understanding of HTTP 1.1/2.0, TLS and DNS protocols.
    • Knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols
    • Experience working with or building Reverse Proxies (Envoy, Nginx, HAProxy or other opensource)
    • Experience with CDNs, Caching, Web performance, Edge engineering/networking
    • Experience working with or building WAF/DDoS systems
    • Experience with building scalable systems
    • 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

    • Experience in Redis, Influx DB, Elastic Search
    • Experience/exposure to HTTP/3, QUIC

    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 $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?: Yes