Principal Windows Internals Engineer (Cortex)
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
Job Summary
We are seeking a Windows Internals Engineer for our Tel Aviv R&D this role you will be a key member of the team that designs and develops the low-level Windows components for our revolutionary Cortex XDR endpoint security product directly contributing to our mission of protecting our digital way of life from advanced cyberattacks.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the research and development of Windows drivers services and other system-level components.
Challenge the status quo by finding and implementing innovative solutions to counter sophisticated cyberattacks.
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with engineers security researchers and product managers to lead projects and initiatives.
Design develop and debug complex high-performance multi-threaded code in C.
Conduct in-depth analysis of system internals and focus on the details to produce robust high-quality security features.
Apply learning from security research and reverse engineering to simplify complex problems and develop practical solutions.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
8 years of experience in software development 3 years of experience with system programming for any major OS (Windows/Linux/Android/Mac)
Proven experience with system programming for any major OS (Windows Linux Android Mac).
Deep understanding of operating system internals and concepts.
Modern C development
Experience with one or more of the following skills/technologies Usermode internals Windows security model PE format hooking injection etc. x86 / x64 assembly Security technologies (ASLR DEP etc.) Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Python
Contributions to open source projects or a complex hobby project
Bachelors degree or equivalent military experience required
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