Principal Software Engineer in Test Automation (Prisma Access) Santa Clara, California, United [...]

Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Our 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 contribute to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us every day - 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 respect each employee as a unique individual. 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!Your CareerAs a Principal Software Engineer on our Prisma Access Cloud Service team, you will design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies. You will build, automate, and run performance testing scenarios for our products in virtualized elements.We are looking for highly technical individuals driven in their desire to get hands-on experience with a wide variety of networking technologies. You'll work closely with our development and product management teams, testing and presenting the results to identify new approaches.You will participate in design discussions and help make a difference in developing the future direction of our software.You will drive the efficiency and reliability of our products by testing them thoroughly to understand potential risks, bugs, or issues, providing an exemplary product experience for our end users. You strive for the best in everything you do-meaning you won't rest until the products you work on are of the highest quality. You love hunting for problems within code, seeking issues to correct, and enjoy the challenge of a code-based scavenger hunt that includes testing, providing feedback, and identifying alternative suggestions for our product's environment.Your Impact

• Design, develop and execute test automation to test software features on our next-generation security platform as part of our Prisma Access Cloud Service
• Become inventive in testing approaches by building tools and automation scripts
• Suggest and implement improvements to the test process
• File bugs and work with Development to fix issues seen
• Mix in your creative skills with a focused testing approach to produce the best quality products in cybersecurity
• Be involved in a rigorous approach to testing for specifications, assist the team with testing methods or tools for new testing
• You will also have the chance to work on different public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to automate cloud orchestration, visualization and alerting mechanismsYour Experience
  • Be proficient in one or more scripting/programming languages including Python or Go
  • Experience with IPSec, BGP, L3 VPNs, SD-WAN, DHCP, TCP, UDP
  • Intermediate to Expert level experience with REST API driven Automation using Python or Go
  • Experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Experience with DB clusters (MySQL, BQ, Redis, Zookeeper, Neo)
  • Experience with Linux or ESXi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
  • M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience required
  • 8+ years experienceThe TeamOur engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 $147,000 - $237,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .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 .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.
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