Sr Staff Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

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Santa Clara, CA Posted 1 day ago $145,000–$235,500 / year
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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 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $155,000–$251,000 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR

We are seeking a Sr Staff Software Engineer for our Global Infra Team to develop and maintain the backend of the Global Infra Platform and Cortex products, focusing on scaling and innovating shared network and compute infrastructures. This role involves managing end-to-end development cycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, engaging with customers to address challenges, and participating in continuous improvement efforts such as code reviews and technical decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Python, Node.js, or TypeScript, experience with relational databases like SQL and NoSQL solutions like MongoDB and BigQuery, and expertise in cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, or Azure. Additionally, familiarity with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes is preferred. This position requires a deep understanding of high-scale server-side application development to deliver robust backend systems for thousands of customers globally.

Skills

Python Node.js TypeScript SQL MongoDB BigQuery AWS GCP Azure REST CI/CD Kubernetes Docker

What you'll do

  • Manage full lifecycle of backend features and core components from design to maintenance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate product solutions effectively.
  • Engage customers to understand challenges and provide technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions for continuous improvement.
  • Innovate by exploring new technologies to scale the Global Infra Platform.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's degree with 3 years in Computer Science.
  • Proficient in Python, Node.js, or TypeScript for backend development.
  • Experience with relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery.
  • Proven track record building high-scale server-side applications on GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in REST API design and CI/CD pipeline implementation.

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