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 take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.  

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! 

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Sr. Staff IT Software Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and delivery of our next-generation scalable services and applications. Leveraging advanced technologies such as Python, Django, FastAPI, ReactJS, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes within the Google Cloud Platform, you will play a pivotal role in evolving our architecture. This is not just a technical role; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our software engineering practices and mentor the next wave of engineering talent.

As a Sr. Staff Engineer, you will be deeply involved in architectural discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring our solutions are not only innovative but also resilient and scalable. Your passion for continuous learning and collaboration will be essential as you work cross-functionally to deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced environment.

Your Impact

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of high-quality software assets
• Deliver exceptional code with meticulous attention to detail
• Take a lead role in solution design, working closely with architects to create innovative, scalable architectures
• Mentor, coach, and onboard new team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Influence and guide the engineering team in adopting best practices and new technologies

Your Experience

• Must have  strong 8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
• Strong 8yrs of Exp in Python, utilizing Django or FastAPI to build fault-tolerant microservice/web architectures
• Strong Expertise in JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3, or SASS
• Proven experience in designing and building scalable solutions leveraging both relational and NoSQL databases
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in Docker or similar container management tooling
• Experience working with Kubernetes is required
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience required
• Must be local in SF Bay area

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. As the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that proactively address them.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects—centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

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 $145000 - $235500/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