Senior Staff Software Engineer (Network Security QA)

Your Career

From product inception to customer delivery the  Software Engineer (Network Security - QA)  will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge platforms designed to outpace our competitors and delight our customers.

As an experienced test engineer you will apply your skills to define test methodologies and execute comprehensive test plans for our hardware and software firewall products. Your contributions will help ensure we deliver high-quality reliable solutions to our customers.

Leveraging various test equipment and Linux-based open-source toolsalongside your knowledge of CPUs FPGAs ASICs and networking protocols up to Layer 7you will strengthen our testing practices and validate the stability and functionality of our solutions throughout development. From hands-on manual testing to automation with Python youll explore and implement innovative techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA processes.

Beyond technical excellence strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as youll engage with Product Line Managers Program Managers Engineers and cross-functional teams across the organization.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on solving both complex and routine challengesindependently and collaborativelyin the pursuit of quality speed and innovation.

A forward-thinking mindset and the ability to adapt and integrate in-house AI tools to drive improved outcomes will set you up for long-term success in this role.

Your Impact

Collaborate within a small fast-paced and highly focused team to solve critical customer challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Partner with cross-functional development and QA teams to ensure the highest quality across software and hardware platforms.

Provide technical feedback by reviewing Product Requirement Documents Functional Specifications and test strategies to influence product development and ensure alignment with quality standards.

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and methodologies that validate functionality across layersfrom individual components to full-stack network layers (L2L4)

Design and implement Python-based automation frameworks tools and scripts to improve regression test coverage execution efficiency and platform validation.

Build and maintain automation infrastructure and testbeds to support scalable repeatable testing.

Foster a culture of excellence and best practices through collaboration ownership and continuous improvement across teams and disciplines.

Qualifications : Your Experience

8 years of experience as a Software and / or Network Test Engineer validating routers switches and firewalls across Layers 17

Deep expertise in platform / software testing methodologies automation frameworks and test execution across Linux environments

Strong background in network protocols (TCP / IP routing application-layer) data plane forwarding and troubleshooting using packet capture CLI tools and log analysis

Skilled with traffic generators such as Spirent Ixia BreakingPoint as well as virtualization platforms like ESXi OpenShift

Strong understanding of modern network design implementation and troubleshooting with additional experience in computer / network lab setup and maintenance

Proven track record of delivering new platforms / products to market with end-to-end QA ownership including high availability clustering and scalability testing

Strong communication collaboration and project leadership skills with a history of cross-functional teamwork and quality delivery

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field required; Masters degree or equivalent military experience preferred

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.

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 $147000 - $195500 / 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Splunk,Network security,VMware,HTTP,Tcp / IP,URL,IPsec,Windows,Access Control,Tacacs+,Trouble Shooting,Linux,Hsrp,Instruction Detection,UNIX

Department / Functional Area : Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1