Principal Engineer Software (Network Security)
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Job Description
Your Career
We are looking for motivated smart hardworking and passionate individuals to join the Next-gen Firewall dataplane team as a Software Engineer. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various cutting-edge technologies for the firewall.
As a member of a data plane networking software group you will be responsible for designing and developing the next-generation firewall. You will take ownership for large software components work with product management on real life customer 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 in the whole software development cycle. The culture at Palo Alto Networks is creative dynamic and inspiring to tackle real work cyber-attacks.
Your Impact
Responsible for development of the critical dataplane and network/routing components for the State-of-the-art Next Generation Firewalls deployed at Enterprise Data Center Cloud and Service Provider environments
Develop L2-L4 network security features
Develop network security high availability service infrastructure
Support critical customer escalations and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner;
Work with multi-functional team members on user requirements including but not limited to Product Management QA Support etc.
Effective decision maker take ownership and independently drive lead tasks and assignments
Qualifications :
Your Experience
Strong in-depth C Programming experience
Multi-core and Multi-threading programming experience is a MUST
In-depth knowledge in networking especially in L2 L3 L4 protocols such as IPv4 IPv6 TCP UDP is a MUST
Strong experience in large scale software development on Unix/Linux.
Strong technical knowledge in computer architecture and systems engineering
Experience in routing protocols (BGP OSPF Multicast etc) is desired.
Strong experience in packet processing parsing networking (L1-L7) protocols/architecture
Experience in data plane forwarding and any network processor programming
Can-do attitude and ability to take initiative and drive open issues to completion
Strong communication skills to work effectively with multi-functional groups
Desired Python Shell script programming skills
BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
Additional Information :
The Team
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.
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 $200000 - $225000/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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
