Sr Principal Software Engineer L4L7 Data Plane at Palo Alto Networks

Job Description

Your Career

Prisma Access provides protection straight from the cloud to make access to the cloud secure. It combines the connectivity and security you need - and delivers it everywhere you need it. Using cutting-edge public and private cloud technologies extending the next-generation security protection to all cloud services, customers on-premise remote networks and mobile users.

We are seeking experienced senior level Software Engineers to develop and deliver next-generation technologies in our App Acceleration team. We want passionate engineers who love to code and build great products. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features
• Participate in architecture, design and development App Acceleration features
• Research and implement different frameworks suited to the solution
• Work with different development and quality assurance groups to achieve the best quality
• Suggest and implement improvements to the development processes
• Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues

Qualifications:

Your Experience

• At least 12 years of experience in system software development
• Experience with developing data plane software using C/C++ and Golang
• Experience with developing Linux kernel network stack
• Experience in developing high performance distributed software applications
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols
• Experience with building scalable systems
• Knowledge of HTTP 1.1/2.0, TLS, DNS protocols
• Experience working with eBPF, DPDK technologies
• Experience developing switching/networking application software
• Experience with Traffic Engineering, Edge Networking
• Good grasp of asynchronous programming, multithreading and multiprocessing
• Able to troubleshoot system-level integration and performance issues
• Fast learner and eager to absorb new emerging technologies
• Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality, and ability to execute
• Enjoys working with different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills

Pluses

• Development expertise in proxy systems like nginx / haproxy

Additional Information

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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