This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$162,000–$250,875
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$295k
versus about
$206k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.
Palo Alto Networks currently has
49 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$164,000–$266,000
across 45 roles with salary data.
As a Distinguished Engineer - Endpoint Access Agents, you will serve as the chief architect and technical authority for the endpoint access agent platform. You will lead the evolution of various products into a unified, high-performing foundation by establishing shared networking, IPC, core application logic, and observability layers across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms. Your daily work involves defining modular architectures for crypto and telemetry, creating secure plugin models, and integrating AI-native workflows like automated crash triage into the release pipeline. You will utilize C/C++ to refactor complex codebases while managing technologies such as IPsec, IKEv2, TLS, DTLS, QUIC, and MASQUE. The role solves the challenge of consolidating disparate endpoint agents into a single cohesive infrastructure that supports secure connectivity and robust performance across millions of active enterprise endpoints.
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Remote (Santa Clara, CA)+423 days ago
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