Staff Engineer Software (L7 Security)

Your Career

In the Layer-7 Security Software team we are responsible for at least one often two to three headline features in every PANOS release.  Our code reaches many product lines in the company and is the critical part of delivering the highest revenue licenses the company offers. Our core Application Identification and Content Inspection Engine runs on Hardware Virtualized Container and Cloud-delivered firewalls. Any features that require the inspection or extraction of layer-7 network payload depends on our engine. We are also developing the latest Cloud-delivered Layer-7 security infrastructure. We design and develop key innovative security features such as the industry first Machine Learning powered NGFW Credential Phishing prevention URL-filtering Cloud-delivered Data leak protection (DLP) and many more exciting features.

Are you looking to tackle a variety of challenging problems across the network firewall and Cloud platforms with a team of collaborative and experienced software engineers  Are you eager to expand to and innovate in the latest security platforms and delivery technologies in the industry Would you like to be part of a fast moving and engaging team that executes and delivers cutting edge features like a start-up but with the support of an established leading security company

Were seeking innovators - engineers who seek to design new products designing state-of-the-art products that do not exist today. These engineers love to code with a drive to build global products and bring new ideas to develop security disciplines to solve real-world problems. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.

As a key member of Layer-7 Security group you will be responsible for designing and developing device identity solutions and other security features on the next-generation firewalls. You will work with product management on user requirements apply your knowledge to functional design utilize your programming skills for efficient and robust implementation and interact with quality assurance and field support teams throughout the entire software development cycle.

Your Impact

• Innovate design develop and improve the Next-Generation Firewall in terms of functionality and performance working on device identity solutions
• Own and be responsible for critical components in the Next-Generation Firewall system
• Deliver features and improvements in critical components in high quality and performance
• As an expert on networking and security work closely with team members and cross-team to design and architect innovative solutions

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Proficient in C programming under Linux development environment - Additionally Go python experience preferred
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and large-scale distributed and/or high-performance software design and architecture
• Experience with TCP/IP networking software development
• Experience designing & building scalable microservices with latest queueing technology and data pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms and kubernetes
• Experience with one or more of Redis SQL or NoSQL database
• B.S. degree in Computer Science similar technical discipline or equivalent practical experience plus two or more years of relevant industry experience Graduate degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience is preferred
• Teammate who brings a can-do attitude to a dynamic working environment and is comfortable learning new technologies and platforms

Additional Information :

The Team

Youll be working in a top tier cybersecurity company and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in technology. Our team doesnt shy away from tackling big problems. You will help build and support the tools and infrastructure enabling our developers to release the products that our customers depend on to defend against cyberattacks. Joining this dynamic and fast-paced team will give you the opportunity and thrill of resolving the technical and process gaps that hold back productivity.

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 non-sales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $100/K - $150/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