Principal Software Engineer (AI Security Cloud - Prisma AIRS)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Engineering
  • Job Country: United States of America

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

Palo Alto Networks is committed to AI security in the emerging AI era. The AI security cloud service engineering team is the core engineering team to build a solid product to assure the runtime security of our customers when they are using AI, especially LLM services. 

Your Impact

  • Collaborate with product managers, cybersecurity researchers, AI application researchers and infrastructure software engineers

  • Design and build an innovative and solid products to ensure our customers can use AI service securely

  • Participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation and test

  • Implement real-time security services to customers

  • Work with PLM on new feature requirement

  • Work with QA and DevOps on new release deployment

Qualifications

Your Experience 

  • BS/MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Solid golang/python programming skills

  • Solid knowledge on HTTP 1.1/HTTP2 protocols and gRPC

  • Profound knowledge on web service proxy technology especially on envoy and web assembly

  • Experience in designing large distributed system and web services in the cloud

  • Deep knowledge in GCP platform is a plus

  • Familiar with major CSP LLM foundation models is a plus

  • The candidate should be a good problem solver

Additional Information

The Team

Our Prisma AIRS team is a group of highly motivated and innovative engineers and researchers dedicated to solving the most challenging problems in AI security. We thrive in a collaborative environment where we value creativity, ownership, and a commitment to excellence. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity.

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 $147,000/YR - $237,500/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

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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