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Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As a key member of Layer-7 Security group, you will be responsible for designing and developing security features on the next-generation firewalls. You will work with product management on user requirements, apply your knowledge to functional design, utilize your programming skills for efficient and robust implementation, and interact with quality assurance and field support teams throughout the entire software development cycle.

Your Impact

• Technical leadership and end-to-end delivery of solutions in collaboration with cross-functional product management, development and quality assurance teams in a fast paced environment

• You will work to design, implement and troubleshoot next generation cloud security solutions

• Hands-on participation in developing next generation cloud security architecture

• You will participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test

• Lead cross-functionally with Product Management, SRE, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver new security as a service offering 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

• Foster innovation in the organization

Your Experience

• Excellent team player with strong coding, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with cloud distributed systems and high scale designs and in developing high performance distributed software applications
• Experience in cloud technologies like Kafka, Elastic Search, SQL, Google Big Query or equivalent
• 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 with strong cloud service trouble-shooting skills.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and Networking is highly desirable
• Experience in GCP or AWS is a plus
• M.S/B.S degree in Computer Science or equivalent and 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Hands-on programming experience in one or more of the following: GO/Java(Primary), Python; Working knowledge of C is highly desirable
• High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude

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 $0 - $0/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• End-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle (design, develop, test, deploy, maintain)
• Collaborate with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and integrate with other parts of the product
• Work with customers and provide solutions to their day-to-day work and challenges
• Contribute to team-wide efforts - code reviews, design reviews, technical and architectural decisions

Your Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's (M.S./B.S.) degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.

• Experience: 2+ years of professional Software Engineering experience, ideally focusing on the development of scalable server-side applications .

• Programming: Strong programming proficiency in one or more of the following: Python , Node.js , or TypeScript .

• Database Knowledge: Solid understanding of and experience with relational databases (SQL) , MongoDB , and BigQuery .

• Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to be a team player with strong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional groups .

Core Technical Experience

• Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications .

• Experience utilizing Cloud Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) , or Microsoft Azure .

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure .

• Experience with REST APIs (design, development, and consumption).

• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines , Data Science principles , and related technologies like Model Context Protocol

Preferred

• Prior experience with containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes and/or Docker .

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 $106000 - $170500/Yearly. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Architect the Cortex single-thread narrative (Enablement → Activation → Capabilities → Demand Gen → Pipeline) and ensure every partner interaction ties to measurable pipeline and revenue.

• Partner to design Cortex sales plays and activation frameworks that guide Field CBMs, partner sellers, and extended ecosystem teams through account targeting, value messaging, and repeatable joint pursuit motions.

• Drive district-level activation by equipping partners and Field CBMs with targeted account guidance, pipeline patterns, repeatable enablement motions, and structured Cortex teaming-agreement models.

• Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across Channel Business Managers, NCBMs, Cortex sales, Cortex SEs, marketing, and extended ecosystem resources to ensure unified execution and handoff clarity.

• Accelerate joint pursuit activities by coordinating partner and PANW teams around Cortex opportunities, increasing platform attach, technical validation, and win rates.

• Partner to Develop partner capacity and capability plans to ensure partners achieve Cortex certifications, technical readiness, SOC assessment expertise, and repeatable deployment capability.

• Lead executive business reviews that establish clear milestones, measure progress against the Cortex activation cycle, and drive accountability across partner and PANW teams.

Your Experience

• 10+ years in channel management, ecosystem leadership, partner development, or business development within enterprise technology (cybersecurity strongly preferred)

• Strong experience with XDR, SIEM, SOC transformation, automation/orchestration, or threat operations — or the ability to quickly become fluent in Cortex GTM motions

• Proven success operationalizing GTM frameworks across cross-functional teams and partner organizations

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across sales, channel, marketing, SE leadership, and extended ecosystem resources

• Excellent relationship-building skills with senior partner executives and internal leadership

• Clear track record of generating measurable business outcomes: partner activation, teaming agreements, SOC assessments, pipeline creation, and revenue growth

• Strong understanding of enterprise, commercial, and major-accounts motions within cybersecurity

• Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic design and hands-on operational execution

• High discernment across sales, technical readiness, solution development, and partner capability-building

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, virtual environment

• Technical understanding of XDR, SIEM, automation, SOC workflows, or adjacent technologies is a plus

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 $ 225000 - $ 281000 /YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

Architect/Sr. Principal Engineer, Backend - Cortex Cloud (Posture Security)

Your Impact

• Lead the architectural vision and design for complex, large-scale backend systems and microservices that form the backbone of our Cortex Cloud Posture Security offerings.

• Develop and implement high-quality, resilient, and scalable backend services primarily using Go and Python.

• Drive system design discussions and decisions, ensuring solutions meet current Posture Security needs while being adaptable for future growth and technological advancements in cloud security.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend engineers, security researchers, and SRE, to define, design, and ship new features and platform enhancements for Cortex Cloud Posture Security.

• Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the Posture Security team.

• Define and evangelize best practices for backend development, testing, and deployment within the organization, particularly as they apply to cloud-native security solutions.

• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges and production issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of our Cortex Cloud Posture Security services.

• Contribute to and lead code reviews, design reviews, and architectural reviews related to Posture Security components.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud security, backend development, and posture management, evaluating and recommending their adoption where appropriate.

• Optionally, leverage your understanding of UI development and user experience to contribute to a more holistic product design and improved collaboration with frontend teams working on the Cortex Cloud interface.

Your Experience

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, distributed systems, preferably in a cloud security context.

• Deep expertise in Go and/or Python for backend development.

• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems patterns.

• Proven experience with system design, data modeling, and API design (RESTful, gRPC).

• Experience with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching solutions.

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with a strong emphasis on security best practices within these environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a knack for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of UI technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and how backend systems support frontend applications for displaying complex security data.

• Deep experience with cybersecurity, specifically Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), or related cloud security domains.

• Contributions to open-source projects related to cloud security or backend infrastructure.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, SOC2) and their implications for cloud security products.

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 $225,000 - 250,000. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Your day-to-day responsibilities includes:

• Collaborate with the other engineering teams across the stack while working closely with counterparts within Knowledge Graph, Search, Listings, Trips, and others to build scalable and high quality platforms and foundations.
• Work closely with cross functional partners to define and execute on products and features that enable our guests and hosts to set up their accounts and profiles quickly and easily.
• Build efficient and reusable backend components, architect reliable, performance and scalable systems.
• Evaluate and prototype new technologies and techniques that can enable faster iterations and execution across our tech stack.
• Mentor and support other engineers in the team or in related teams.

• 3+ years industry experience
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
• Experience in building and scaling high-quality and high-traffic products (or systems).
• Ability to evaluate technical approaches and design product solutions to solve real-world problems.
• Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

Offices: United States

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As a Software Engineer in test 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 mechanisms

Your 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 and SSL
• Networking - Experience with REST API driven Automation using Python or Go
• Experience with Cloud Technologies such Aws/Azure/GCP
• Experience with DB clusters (MySQL,BQ, Redis,,Zookeeper,Neo
• Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
• 2 to 10 + years experience
• M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience required

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 $147000/YR - $195500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Architect the Cortex single-thread narrative (Enablement → Activation → Capabilities → Demand Gen → Pipeline) and ensure every partner interaction ties to measurable pipeline and revenue.

• Partner to design Cortex sales plays and activation frameworks that guide Field CBMs, partner sellers, and extended ecosystem teams through account targeting, value messaging, and repeatable joint pursuit motions.

• Drive district-level activation by equipping partners and Field CBMs with targeted account guidance, pipeline patterns, repeatable enablement motions, and structured Cortex teaming-agreement models.

• Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across Channel Business Managers, NCBMs, Cortex sales, Cortex SEs, marketing, and extended ecosystem resources to ensure unified execution and handoff clarity.

• Accelerate joint pursuit activities by coordinating partner and PANW teams around Cortex opportunities, increasing platform attach, technical validation, and win rates.

• Partner to Develop partner capacity and capability plans to ensure partners achieve Cortex certifications, technical readiness, SOC assessment expertise, and repeatable deployment capability.

• Lead executive business reviews that establish clear milestones, measure progress against the Cortex activation cycle, and drive accountability across partner and PANW teams.

Your Experience

• 10+ years in channel management, ecosystem leadership, partner development, or business development within enterprise technology (cybersecurity strongly preferred)

• Strong experience with XDR, SIEM, SOC transformation, automation/orchestration, or threat operations — or the ability to quickly become fluent in Cortex GTM motions

• Proven success operationalizing GTM frameworks across cross-functional teams and partner organizations

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across sales, channel, marketing, SE leadership, and extended ecosystem resources

• Excellent relationship-building skills with senior partner executives and internal leadership

• Clear track record of generating measurable business outcomes: partner activation, teaming agreements, SOC assessments, pipeline creation, and revenue growth

• Strong understanding of enterprise, commercial, and major-accounts motions within cybersecurity

• Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic design and hands-on operational execution

• High discernment across sales, technical readiness, solution development, and partner capability-building

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, virtual environment

• Technical understanding of XDR, SIEM, automation, SOC workflows, or adjacent technologies is a plus

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 $ 225000 - $ 281000 /YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.