Sr Staff Software Engineer

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr Staff Software Engineer for our Global Infra Team to develop and maintain the backend of the Global Infra Platform and Cortex products. In this role, you will focus on developing, innovating, and scaling the platform while contributing to shared network and compute infrastructures. You will join a passionate team dedicated to solving complex problems and delivering significant value to thousands of customers by securing their digital world.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end backend development of features and core components through their entire lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Proactively collaborate with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and ensure alignment on product integrations.
• Engage with customers to understand their challenges and provide effective solutions that enhance their day-to-day work.
• Contribute to team-wide continuous improvement efforts, including participating in code reviews, design reviews, and technical and architectural decisions.
• Challenge the status quo by curiously exploring new technologies and methodologies to innovate and scale the Global Infra Platform.
• Simplify complex technical challenges by focusing on the details to deliver robust and efficient backend systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.
• Strong programming proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, Node.js, or TypeScript.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery.
• Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated ability as a team player with strong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional groups.
• Experience with REST API design, development, and consumption, along with familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes and/or Docker.
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, Data Science principles, and related technologies.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$145,000.00 - $235,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’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.

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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.