Principal Software Engineer (Automation Testing) NGFW NetSec
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Job Summary
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks were united by a shared missionto 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 youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are youre 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. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving stronger relationships and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.Job Summary
The Team
Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating challenging the way we and the industry think about cybersecurity. Our engineers dont shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity excited by the prospect of a challenge and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
Job Summary
As a Principal Software Engineer in Test for the NGFW team you will be a key leader in validating core networking and security features for our groundbreaking technologies. You will join a world-class team taking ownership of your focus areas to solve complex L2-7 security problems. This role requires intellectual curiosity creative problem-solving and a highly collaborative mindset to work effectively with multi-functional teams and drive quality from design to release.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end testing of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall (NGFW) features ensuring robust security and performance.
Design develop and execute comprehensive automated test plans and test cases to validate core networking and security functionalities.
Create and maintain advanced automation tools and testing infrastructure to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Collaborate proactively with Software Engineering and Product Management teams throughout the product lifecycle from design to release to ensure alignment.
Isolate reproduce and debug complex issues discovered during testing and post-release taking ownership to drive them to resolution.
Build and manage complex physical and virtual testbed environments including ESXi or KVM-based setups.
Work closely with development counterparts to understand product architecture and design effective test strategies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
9 years of test engineering experience in the Network and Security domain focusing on platforms infrastructure and systems.
Expertise in L2-L3 network testing including common switching and routing protocols.
Proficiency in automation scripting with Python or a similar language.
Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira) and version control systems (e.g. Git).
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience testing network security products particularly firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
Strong knowledge of L4-L7 application layers protocols and test methods.
Experience with virtualization technologies (ESXi KVM) and setting up virtual test environments.
Familiarity with public cloud environments such as AWS GCP or Azure.
Our Commitment
Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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.
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.Required Experience:
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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 ... View more
