Senior Staff Software Engineer In Test (Next Generation …, Santa Clara

Senior Staff Software Engineer in Test (Next Generation Firewall) job at Palo Alto Networks.
Santa Clara, CA.
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
Palo Alto Networks NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished QA/Automation engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the QA team.
You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies (Cloud Identity, Data Loss Prevention, Post-quantum cryptography, IoT Security, etc.) in the Layer 4-7 domain.
You will work with a multi-functional team of engineers solving interesting problems in the area of L4-7 security.
We are looking for highly motivated engineers who have intellectual curiosity, love the challenge of solving complex problems with variable factors and creativity in obtaining solutions.
We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level.
Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams toward achieving a common goal.
Your Impact
Working in a small and fast-paced team, you will solve important customer problems and deliver the most impactful results.
Your contributions will span all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation.
Lead
end-to-end validation for critical networking and security features, solving key customer problems.
Drive
quality initiatives by collaborating with development, QA, and DevOps teams to achieve the best quality and to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues.
Innovate
by suggesting and implementing improvements to the QA process and automation frameworks.
Mentor
and coach new team members, including participating in interviews to help grow the team's capabilities.
Adapt
by staying updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluating their relevance, and incorporating them to enhance systems.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Graduate degree (BS or MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience required.
8+ years of experience in QA and automation specifically in networking, security products or services.
Strong automation skills in Python.
Deep working knowledge in TCP/IP, application layer protocols (etc).
Exceptional skills in problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis.
Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.
Experience with customer engagements (both proactive and reactive) and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ability to leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and code quality.
Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins) is highly preferred.
Additional Information
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks.
We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity.
Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.
We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions.
We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on your 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147,000 – $195,000/YR.
The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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
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.
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