Senior Staff Engineer Software (Cortex)

Our MissionAt 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 AreThis role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to lead and grow development teams working on Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Networks’ leading platforms for cloud security and security operations. The engineer will be responsible for delivering highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native services, collaborating with global teams to deliver next-generation cybersecurity solutions.Your ImpactLead the design and implementation of significant features and components within complex backend systems and microservices for our Prisma Cloud & Cortex CloudDevelop and implement high-quality, resilient, and scalable backend services primarily using Go, Java and PythonDrive technical design discussions and decisions for specific features, ensuring solutions meet with overall architectural visionCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend engineers, security researchers, and SRE, to define, design, and ship new features and platform enhancementsContribute to defining and promoting best practices for backend development, testing, and deployment within the organization, particularly for cloud-native security solutionsAnalyze and resolve complex technical challenges and production issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud platformsActively participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural reviewStay up-to-date of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud and backend development, evaluating and recommending their adoption where appropriateQualificationsYour Experience5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of designing and delivering scalable, distributed systems, preferably in a cloud security contextExpertise in Java, Go and/or Python for backend developmentStrong understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems patternsProven experience with system design, data modeling, and API design (RESTful, gRPC).Experience with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching solutionsGood understanding of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with an emphasis on security best practices within these environments.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilities, with a knack for explaining complex technical conceptsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceAdditional InformationThe TeamCortex Bangalore team is currently managing two security platforms Prisma Cloud & Cortex CloudWe are responsible for managing work for both security platforms which will include working on customers feature requests , technical debt to enhance the stability and performance of the security platforms, customer issues and escalations. Stability of production environment (AWS, GCP). Ongoing releases and patches in productionOur CommitmentWe’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 [email protected] 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.

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