Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is clear: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, safeguarding our digital way of life. We envision a world that is safer and more secure every day, built on a foundation of innovation and challenge. We seek passionate innovators dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Who We Are We take our mission seriously, tirelessly protecting our customers with the unique contributions of each team member leading to our collective success. Our employee-driven values emphasize disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusivity. As part of our team, you'll help shape the future of cybersecurity, thriving in a culture that values creativity, dynamic learning, and individual recognition.
Our work environment fosters collaboration through regular in-office engagement, enabling seamless communication and problem-solving among team members. Our goal is to create a win-win environment for everyone.
Your Career We are searching for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our Next-gen Firewall dataplane team as Software Engineers. You will work alongside a world-class software engineering team, tackling cutting-edge technologies for our firewall solutions. In this role, you will lead the design and development of next-generation firewalls, take ownership of significant software components, collaborate with product management to address customer needs, apply your expertise to functional design, and ensure robust implementation while coordinating across quality assurance and field support teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Impact - Develop critical dataplane components for our state-of-the-art Next Generation Firewalls, deployed in Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud, and Service Provider environments.
- Lead the development of Layer 2 to Layer 4 network security features.
- Drive the creation of next-generation security products.
- Handle critical customer escalations and deliver timely root cause analyses.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to gather user requirements, including Product Management, QA, and Support.
- Demonstrate effective decision-making, taking ownership of tasks and leading assignments independently.
Your Experience - Proficient in common network protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, multicast).
- Expertise in dataplane technologies, notably DPDK-based packet processing.
- Extensive experience with network device features such as NAT, ALG, and DoS Protection.
- Deep understanding of computer architecture, cybersecurity practices, and distributed systems.
- Experience with Broadcom chips for switching, QoS, and interface management is a plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of common software vulnerabilities and their mitigations.
- Strong familiarity with Linux systems.
- Proficient in programming languages such as C, Python, and Shell scripting.
- Proven leadership experience in networking domains.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams.
The Team As a high-growth cybersecurity company, we understand the evolving nature of cyberattacks and the need for proactive solutions. Our engineering team is at the heart of our efforts, continuously innovating and challenging conventions in cybersecurity. We seek individuals who excel in ambiguous situations, thrive on challenges, and are empowered by the security needs of the digital landscape.
This engineering group offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape our products and practices, contributing to company growth and defining the future of the cybersecurity industry. If you see the transformative impact of innovative products on business, this is the team for you.
Compensation Disclosure Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and work location, with starting base salaries ranging between $0 - $0/YR for eligible candidates. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units and bonuses.
Our Commitment We are committed to creating diverse teams that challenge the status quo in cybersecurity., because we cannot fulfill our mission without them.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All information will be held confidentially following EEO guidelines.