Sr Principal Engineer Software- Backend (Prisma Browser)
Palo Alto NetworksAbout the role
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
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 Summary
The Team
Engineering - Our Engineering team is at the core of our products – and our mission. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to make our products simpler, faster, and more intelligent so our customers have the best protection. We’re a culture of builders and innovators who are not afraid to take risks and learn from our mistakes. We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems and making a real impact in the world.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Backend Engineer for our Santa Clara Headquarters center to join the Talon team, which is responsible for our Enterprise Browser. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing a key security solution that protects businesses by isolating web sessions, preventing data leaks, and managing security policies. You will take a leading position within the team, owning and leading feature development from end-to-end and delivering substantial improvements across the entire product to enhance our multi-layered security approach.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and deploy significant features for the Enterprise Browser backend services, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.
Take full ownership of specific feature segments, demonstrating accountability for quality and timely delivery from conception to release.
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product features and infrastructure.
Drive innovation by contributing ideas and participating in brainstorming sessions to challenge our approach and enhance product capabilities.
Simplify complex technical problems and focus on the details to deliver high-quality, robust, and performant solutions.
Actively share knowledge and mentor other engineers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team dynamic that empowers others.
Continuously seek opportunities for improvement within team processes and the product itself by applying learnings and challenging the status quo curiously and positively.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience developing in Go/C#/Java/C++ or similar languages
Extensive backend development experience using languages such as Go, C#, Java, or C++.
Proven experience with major cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Strong background in modern service architecture, including microservices and cloud-native solutions.
Demonstrated experience with multi-threaded and multi-process development with a strong focus on performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience developing with Golang.
Professional experience in the cybersecurity industry.
A positive ‘can-do’ mindset, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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