Sr Software Engineer Cloud Management Platform

Job Description

Your Career

Our Cloud Management Platform group is in search of a passionate Software Engineer responsible to develop and design our scalable microservices used to activate all Palo Alto Networks cloud products. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Shared Services team. We want passionate engineers who love to code, build great products and bring new ideas in all facets of software development. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management systems on top of OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP
• Develop web services using Node.js and frameworks like Hapi or ExpressJS
• Manage and optimize infrastructure on Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed and cloud-based systems
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable and secure solutions

Qualifications:

Your Experience

• MS/BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on system architecture and design
• Experience in cloud platforms (GCP or AWS) and cloud-native architectures
• Experience in Node.js and frameworks such as Hapi or ExpressJS
• Knowledge of web service development and AuthN/AuthZ protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and tools, with experience in Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Experience with network protocols (TCP, HTTP, DNS, TLS)
• Familiarity with cryptographic technologies (certificates, signing, encryption) and the ability to apply them effectively in secure system designs
• Expertise in performance tuning to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of software systems
• Experience in building highly available distributed architectures
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• High degree of initiative and adaptability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

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 .

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.

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 here .

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes