Sr Staff Engineer Software (Network Security - SASE)

Job Description Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission : to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced by employees, are reflected in our everyday actions — from disruptive innovation and collaboration to integrity and inclusion. As a team member, you will help shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value continuous learning, and respect each individual’s uniqueness. Our development and wellbeing programs are designed to support you, including our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. We believe in collaboration and in-person interactions, which is why our employees generally work full-time from our office with flexibility where needed. Our environment fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships, aiming for mutual success. Your Career As part of the Network Security dataplane team, you will develop and innovate solutions for Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation Firewalls and Prisma Access Cloud, focusing on network security, high throughput networking, cluster, and data plane architecture. You will also be responsible for innovating, developing proof of concept, and productizing new ideas through implementation and collaboration. This role is located at our Santa Clara, California headquarters, with in-office work 3 days a week. Your Impact Set the example for high accountability Execute and deliver impact individually and as part of the team Tool Management and Optimization Plan, deploy, and manage GitLab, Vault, and Artifactory across environments Ensure seamless integration and performance in FedRamp and China contexts CI / CD Pipeline Development Design, develop, and maintain CI / CD templates for various teams Support adoption and customization of these templates Cross-functional Collaboration Work with security, compliance, and development teams to align and integrate tools Gather requirements, provide expertise, and deliver scalable solutions Qualifications We seek someone passionate about mentoring engineers and balancing business, user, and team growth needs. Requirements include : Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) Proficiency in Go, Python, or similar at scale Knowledge of IaC and tools like Terraform, Ansible Understanding of Unix / Linux, SSH, networking fundamentals 10+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or related fields Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana Hands-on with GitLab, Vault, Artifactory in complex environments Preferably experience in cybersecurity or high-tech environments and with AI tools for developer productivity Additional Information The Team Our engineering team is central to our mission of preventing cyberattacks. We innovate continuously, challenge industry norms, and build solutions to unprecedented problems. We value individuals comfortable with ambiguity, excited by challenges, and motivated by the importance of a secure digital environment. Compensation Disclosure Compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and location, with a typical range of $126,000 to $190,000 annually, plus stock options and bonuses. Details on benefits are available here . Our Commitment We are problem solvers who take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations, contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr