Software Engineer (Endpoint DLP SASE)

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 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.

Job Description

Your Career

Prisma Access™ combines the Internet connectivity/security you need - and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies, it extends the next-generation security protection to all cloud services and to its customers regardless of whether they are on-premise, on remote networks or mobile users. 

One part of Prisma Access™ is our GlobalProtect team, which is responsible for securing the network traffic from Customer devices to Prisma Access™ Cloud. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our GlobalProtect team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products and who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Drive the innovation and development of a next-generation SASE agent while redefining Endpoint DLP as a core, cutting-edge product
• Collaborate with product management to define strategic roadmaps that enhance Endpoint DLP capabilities and integrate seamlessly with the new SASE agent
• Architect scalable system designs and create detailed low-level designs to meet evolving product requirements
• Develop highly efficient, secure, and robust implementations tailored for Endpoint DLP and the SASE agent across multiple platforms
• Work closely with quality assurance and field support teams to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, ensuring a seamless user experience

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 3+ years  plus experience in software development
• 1+ years of experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages is essential
• Experience in systems programming on Windows or Mac; Linux experience is a plus
• Familiarity with the RUST programming language is a plus
• Knowledge of networking (IPv4/IPv6, DNS, proxies, Layer 2-4) and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, traceroute, SSL/HTTP) is a plus
• A team player with a can-do attitude, ready to tackle complex problems and eager to learn and grow.
• High energy with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Quick to absorb new and emerging technologies
• Skilled at collaboration and effective communication across multiple teams
• M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Preferred Qualities

• A fast learner who adapts quickly to new tools and technologies
• Enjoys solving challenging problems and working across cross-functional teams

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