Palo Alto Sr Staff Software Engineer L7 Security 

United States, California 

292425665

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

• Innovate, design, and develop new security features in our next-generation firewalls in the Layer7 proxy, decryption, ssl vpn and web proxy areas
• Develop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and assist in development, debug and support
• Suggest and implement improvements to the development process
• Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams - Interview, mentor and coach new team members
• Identify performance bottlenecks and continuously implement improvements

Your Experience

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience, graduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or similar technical discipline is preferred or equivalent military experience
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages
• In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, and familiarity with security protocols such as TLS and L4-L7 protocols is a plus
• Experience in developing and optimizing software for performance, scalability, and security
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Verbal and written communication skills to work with multi-functional groups - a good team player who brings a can-do attitude to a dynamic working environment
• Flair for coding in C/C++/GO

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 $126,000 - $204,500/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.