Principal Software Engineer (Network Security - QA)
Principal Software Engineer (Network Security - QA)
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Job Description
Your Career
From product inception to customer delivery the Principal Software Engineer (Network Security QA) will play a pivotal role in developing cuttingedge platforms designed to outpace our competitors and delight our customers.
As an experienced test engineer you will apply your skills to define test methodologies and execute comprehensive test plans for our hardware and software firewall products. Your contributions will help ensure we deliver highquality reliable solutions to our customers.
Leveraging various test equipment and Linuxbased opensource toolsalongside your knowledge of CPUs FPGAs ASICs and networking protocols up to Layer 7you will strengthen our testing practices and validate the stability and functionality of our solutions throughout development. From handson manual testing to automation with Python youll explore and implement innovative techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA processes.
Beyond technical excellence strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as youll engage with Product Line Managers Program Managers Engineers and crossfunctional teams across the organization.
This role is ideal for detailoriented professionals who thrive on solving both complex and routine challengesindependently and collaborativelyin the pursuit of quality speed and innovation.
A forwardthinking mindset and the ability to adapt and integrate inhouse AI tools to drive improved outcomes will set you up for longterm success in this role.
Your Impact
Collaborate within a small fastpaced and highly focused team to solve critical customer challenges and deliver highimpact outcomes.
Partner with crossfunctional development and QA teams to ensure the highest quality across software and hardware platforms.
Provide technical feedback by reviewing Product Requirement Documents Functional Specifications and test strategies to influence product development and ensure alignment with quality standards.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and methodologies that validate functionality across layersfrom individual components to fullstack network layers (L2L4)
Design and implement Pythonbased automation frameworks tools and scripts to improve regression test coverage execution efficiency and platform validation.
Build and maintain automation infrastructure and testbeds to support scalable repeatable testing.
Foster a culture of excellence and best practices through collaboration ownership and continuous improvement across teams and disciplines.
Qualifications :
Your Experience
10 years of experience as a Software and/or Network Test Engineer validating routers switches and firewalls across Layers 17
Deep expertise in platform/software testing methodologies automation frameworks and test execution across Linux environments
Strong background in network protocols (TCP/IP routing applicationlayer) dataplane forwarding and troubleshooting using packet capture CLI tools and log analysis
Skilled with traffic generators such as Spirent Ixia BreakingPoint as well as virtualization platforms like ESXi OpenShift
Strong understanding of modern network design implementation and troubleshooting with additional experience in computer/network lab setup and maintenance
Proven track record of delivering new platforms/products to market with endtoend QA ownership including high availability clustering and scalability testing
Strong communication collaboration and project leadership skills with a history of crossfunctional teamwork and quality delivery
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field required; Masters degree or equivalent military experience preferred
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 $237500/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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
