Principal Backend AI Developer AppSec (Cortex Cloud)

Your Career

Get ready to shape the future of software development at Palo Alto Networks! Youll be joining a pioneering team building our revolutionary internal agentic AI tool. This isnt just another product; its our solution for increasing developer productivity through advanced vibe coding using state-of-the-art LLM models.

We are developing an enterprise-grade high-scale platform designed to be used by thousands of our own engineers. We are looking for a tech-savvy and innovative developer who is excited to build the generative AI-powered tools that will define our next generation of engineering.

Your Impact 

• Drive the development of sophisticated AI-powered features end-to-end from ideation and technical design to seamless deployment in production.

• Architect and implement hyper-scalable solutions on GCP capable of supporting thousands of developers ensuring enterprise-grade quality and reliability.

• Obsess over the developer experience passionately enhancing the user experience (UX) of the products features to create an intuitive and powerful tool.

Qualifications :

Your Experience

• 6 years of experience working as a Backend Developer

• Proven expertise in AI Vibe Coding and a strong interest in developing AI-driven developer tools.

• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python Golang TypeScript .

• Experience building and maintaining live high-scale cloud production systems preferably on a major cloud provider like GCP.

• A strong technical background; independent and self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.

• A deep passion for enhancing the developer experience.

An Advantage:

• Experience in developing IDE plugins.

• Experience in developing systems with LLM integration

• Experience with Security products

• Bachelors degree or equivalent military experience

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. 

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time