Palo Alto Networks, California
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 As a Software Engineer on the Prisma Access team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy software solutions that power the industry's most comprehensive cloud-delivered security platform. You'll leverage cutting-edge technologies and AI-assisted tools to drive productivity and software quality.
This role is ideal for engineers who are eager to learn, passionate about building scalable systems, and who embrace AI as a tool to accelerate their work.
Build & Ship – Develop features and services for the SASE platform using Python, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies AI-Augmented Development — Use AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to write better code faster and automate repetitive tasks Cloud Development — Build and deploy services on GCP/AWS using containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code Collaborate — Work with Product, QA, and SRE teams to deliver features that protect enterprise customers worldwide Learn & Grow — Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuously improve your engineering skills
2-5 years of software engineering experience Python — Proficiency in Python for backend services, automation, and scripting Node.js — Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for API development Distributed Systems — Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native patterns Cloud Platforms — Experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure; familiarity with containers and Kubernetes AI Tools — Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools and eager to learn how AI can improve your workflow Problem Solving — Strong debugging skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems Preferred Experience with network security or SASE/SSE platforms Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools Background in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) MS/BS CS/CE degree or equivalent practical experience
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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $95,200.00 - $154,000.00/yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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