Principal Backend AI Developer -AppSec (Cortex Cloud)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Engineering
  • Job Country: Israel

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being 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 the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your Career

Get ready to shape the future of software development at Palo Alto Networks! You'll be joining a pioneering team building our revolutionary, internal agentic AI tool. This isn't just another product; it's 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 product's 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, or .NET.

  • 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

  • Bachelor's 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 don't 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

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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  [email protected].

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.

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