Sr Staff Software Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $145,000–$235,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $190k

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This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $154,812–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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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 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $154,000–$249,500 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Staff Software Engineer

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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 a track record of building high-scale server-side applications on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Additionally, familiarity with REST APIs and CI/CD pipelines is essential, while knowledge of containerization technologies like Kubernetes and AI/ML pipelines is preferred.

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 shape solutions and ensure product integration alignment.
Engage customers to understand challenges and provide effective technical solutions.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts through code reviews and design discussions.
Innovate by exploring new technologies and methodologies for platform scalability.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years 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.
Expertise in building high-scale server-side applications on GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Strong collaboration skills and experience with REST APIs and CI/CD pipelines.

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