Senior Staff IT Software Engineer (IT Infrastructure - Network Services)

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.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Staff IT Software Engineer in Infrastructure Platform Engineering to join our innovative and fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient microservices solutions for Infrastructure while mentoring other engineers and contributing to our technology strategy.

Your Impact

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable infrastructure services across verticals such as Network, Compute, PKI,etc.
• System Design: Architect and implement complex systems with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability, applying best practices in system design and design patterns.
• Microservices Development: Build and support production-grade microservices using REST API frameworks such as Flask, Django, etc.
• Cloud Platforms: Leverage public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) to build and deploy software while ensuring high availability and performance.
• Orchestration & Optimization: Implement infrastructure orchestration services and frameworks to optimize deployment pipelines and reduce manual effort.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including SREs, Network Engineers, product teams, and security engineers to align development efforts with business objectives.
• Critical Thinking: Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges in software and infrastructure engineering.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on infrastructure and software development.
• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python/Go/Java.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Knowledge of REST API frameworks like Flask and Django.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a critical thinking mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Additional Information

The Team

IT Infra Networking Team manages the network security & operations infrastructure for corporate offices and datacenters. The team is on a path to be a Network as code shop using automation for infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform.

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.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be between $123,900/yr to $200,400/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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