Sr Staff Engineer Software(NGFW) NetSec Bangalore

Your Career

We are looking for motivated smart hardworking and passionate individuals to join the
Next-gen Firewall data plane team. 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 NextGen Network Security Components and
Protocols for State-of-the-art firewalls deployed at Enterprise Data Center
Cloud and Service Provider environments.

•  Lead the development of L2-L4 network security features including stateful TCP/UDP inspection across both hardware and virtual platforms.
• Develop scalable flow architecture for packet processing pipeline using DPDK for multi-core platforms and interface with ASIC functions.
• Develop scalable software solutions for a distributed session architecture spanning across a cluster of firewalls.
• Support critical customer escalations and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner;
• Work with multi-functional team members on feature requirements including but not limited to Product Management QA Support etc
• Product visionary ideas on competitive edge Effective decision maker take ownership and independently drive lead tasks and assignments

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• 5 Years of Strong experience in-depth C programming experience with robust debugging skills
• Strong experience in large-scale software development on Unix/Linux
• Strong technical knowledge of computer architecture and systems engineering
• In-depth knowledge of networking specifically L3
• Experience in routing protocols (BGPOSPF ...)
• Experience designing developing and working on core system infrastructure (e.g. IPC clustering High Availability)
• Ability to contribute across all phases of the software development lifecycle from definition and design through implementation and testing
• Python and Shell scripting skills (desired)
• A can-do attitude with the ability to take initiative and drive open issues to completion
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent 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.

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