Principal AI Automation / Test Engineer (Cloud NGFW)
Core
Build, automate, and run functional testing scenarios for Palo Alto Networks' Cloud NGFW and VM/CN firewalls in virtualized environments, ensuring quality in an AI-integrated development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer (Cloud Security)
Builds
Cloud security products (Next-Gen Firewalls) and autonomous testing systems
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Networking, AI-powered Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Functional testing, Python scripting, Cloud security testing, Rest APIs, Linux, Open source tools, Test case creation/maintenance, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI deployments, Commercial test tools (Spirent Avalanche, IX Load, Breaking Point), MSEE/CS degree, Military experience
Technologies
Python, Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Spirent Avalanche, IX Load, Breaking Point
Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of QA product lifecycle (scoping, test case creation, regression, execution, automation); Drive automation across cross-functional teams; Develop tools and infrastructure to improve testing quality and efficiency; Work with customer support and field teams to improve end-customer outcomes; Learn and implement test cases for customer deployment scenarios
Seniority
Senior Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership