Principal SDET Cloud Identity Engine

Your Career

The Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions. Its an easytouse scalable and secure platform to operationalize complex deployments using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio.

You will work in a team of highly motivated engineers building a highly scalable and secure multitenant public cloud solution to manage devices in physical virtual or container form factors. We are looking for passionate engineers that can code and build great products as well as leaders that can own and deliver. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal. 

Responsibilities:

As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your responsibilities will include:

• Test Planning and :

  • Create detailed comprehensive and wellstructured test plans that cover all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases.

  • Design and execute automation scripts for all test cases.

• Automation Framework Development:

  • Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks.

  • Develop tools and infrastructure to enhance the quality and efficiency of testing.

  • Contribute to improving existing test automation frameworks to support new software features.

• Defect Management:

  • Utilize excellent troubleshooting abilities to isolate issues found during testing.

  • Verify bug fixes once they are resolved and efficiently reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release.

• Project Management:

  • Estimate prioritize plan and coordinate testing activities to ensure that feature deliverables meet release deadlines.

• Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with crossfunctional product management development and SDET teams in a fastpaced environment.

  • Participate in a highpaced work environment with short release cycles and take ownership of tasks.

Qualifications :

Experience:

• Test Planning and Methodologies:

  • Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies tools and procedures.

• Networking and Cloud Security:

  • Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security required.

  • Knowledge of Active Directories Cloud Directories and Identity Providers like those offered by Azure Google Okta etc is desirable.

• Test Automation & Frameworks:

  • Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies tools and frameworks

  • Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest

  • UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python Java JavaScript) 

• Cloud and CI/CD:

  • Experience testing Cloud Management platforms is highly desirable.

  • Experience in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

  • Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS Azure or GCP.

• Knowledge of Active Directories Cloud Directories and Identity Providers like those offered by Azure Google Okta etc is desirable.

• Soft Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in fastpaced innovative environments.

  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Educational Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer.

Additional Information :

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products 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. 

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 nonsales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147000 $225500/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

Were problem solvers that 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: Yes