Senior Python Automation Engineer (Cortex XDR)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

We are looking for a highly technical individual to join our Cortex XDR Agent team as a Senior Automation Engineer. The team builds the foundation of the Cortex XDR endpoint agent, from security modules to server communication and task management.

We believe automation tests are a critical part of the product release cycle. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for automating and maintaining tests in Python 3. You will be involved in feature and test designs, and work closely with developers, product management and other QA members.

Your Impact

• Develop on all the leading platforms both on End points – Windows, Mac, Linux And Cloud – AWS (Amazon web services), GCP (Google cloud platform), Microsoft Azure and kubernetes

• Participate in full product release cycles, from feature design to version release

• Automate tests in Python 3

• Maintain existing automatic tests and investigate failures

• Learn new features and technologies in a relatively short amount of time

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 3+ years of experience using an Object–Oriented programming language (Python)

• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming design concepts

• Strong expertise with Linux operating systems.

• Proven experience with cloud-native technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience testing applications on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure -  (preferred).

• Skilled in diagnosing and solving complex problems while providing detailed technical analysis

• Knowledge of continuous integration, automated tools, and best practices in automation - an advantage

• Experience with testing network related products – an advantage

• Security background in general and security programs knowledge in particular - an advantage

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Hebrew and English

• Attention to details and high behavioral standards

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work under pressure and maintain focus and a sense of humor 

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Additional Information

The Team

Commitment to Quality: Ensure every release is thoroughly tested, maintaining the highest standards of security and performance across all Linux-based platforms. The team's priority is to deliver reliable, bug-free software that enhances user confidence.

Embrace Simplicity: Design and execute test cases that are efficient and streamlined, focusing on clear, repeatable processes that maximize coverage without unnecessary complexity. 

Uphold Integrity: Maintain transparency and honesty in all testing practices. Bugs and issues are reported accurately and addressed with diligence, ensuring the product’s security and functionality are never compromised.

Foster Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to share insights and feedback. Open communication and shared responsibility drive better outcomes and a stronger, more secure product.

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Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.