Senior 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 Join our transformative team as a highly motivated, ownership-driven Senior Staff Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in revolutionizing how Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms are built, contributing to cutting-edge platform SaaS solutions and SDKs. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a team that is redefining the future of cloud technology. Key Responsibilities Actively contribute to the design and architecture of platform SaaS solutions and SDKs, leveraging both internal and open-source technologies. Implement and deliver robust, distributed systems to build scalable Infrastructure Platforms. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams to ensure alignment and drive project success. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for solutions, including architecture, design, and configuration. Operate within an agile delivery methodology to ensure timely and iterative development cycles. Explore, integrate, and contribute to open-source projects to enhance our platform capabilities. Provide effective knowledge transfer and upskilling to internal teams and stakeholders to foster self-sufficiency. Debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues in a fast-paced, distributed environment.

Qualifications Required Qualifications 5-10 years of professional software engineering experience in a distributed environment. Excellent development experience in Python or Go. Proficient in full-stack development with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React). Demonstrated experience in API development using web frameworks such as FastAPI. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (k8s). Experience working with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) and a strong understanding of cloud technologies.

Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with in-memory cache systems like Redis. Experience with messaging/queuing systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or NATS. Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and technologies (e.g., RAG, Agents). Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools like Helm. Experience with large-scale monitoring systems and various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).

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.