Senior Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $106,000–$170,500 / yr
Posted: 141 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 51 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,100–$257,400 across 47 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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The Sr. Software Engineer will join the Global Infra team to develop and maintain the backend of the Global Infra Platform and Cortex products. This role involves end-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines to shape solutions, provide customer solutions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Node.js, or TypeScript, along with experience in relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery. Candidates must have experience building high-scale server-side applications using cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure. The role also requires knowledge of REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and AI/ML pipelines, including Data Science principles and Model Context Protocol.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

Python Node.js TypeScript SQL MongoDB BigQuery Google Cloud Platform AWS Microsoft Azure CI/CD REST APIs Kubernetes Docker AI/ML pipelines Model Context Protocol

What you'll do

Perform end-to-end backend development of features and core components across their entire life cycle.
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable server-side applications.
Contribute to shared network and compute infrastructures and components.
Provide technical solutions to customers to address their day-to-day work challenges.
Participate in team-wide code reviews, design reviews, and architectural decision-making.
Manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines using platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Design, develop, and consume REST APIs.
Integrate AI/ML pipelines and data science principles into existing technologies.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.
2+ years of professional Software Engineering experience, ideally focusing on scalable server-side applications.
Strong programming proficiency in Python, Node.js, or TypeScript.
Solid understanding of and experience with relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery.
Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications.
Experience utilizing Cloud Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure.
Experience with REST APIs, AI/ML pipelines, Data Science principles, and containerization technologies like Kubernetes or Docker (preferred).

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