Distinguished Engineer - Endpoint Access Agents
Core
Chief architect and technical authority for Palo Alto Networks' unified endpoint access agent platform, establishing shared networking, IPC, and core application logic across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Principal IC)
Builds
Unified endpoint agent platform foundation (GlobalProtect, Prisma Access Agent, ADEM) and AI-native engineering workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity / Endpoint Security / Operating Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Endpoint systems development, core networking, OS-level software development, cross-product architecture, Windows kernel/driver models, macOS XPC/IOKit, Linux Netlink/routing, C/C++ legacy refactoring, technical influence
Preferred skills
VPN/ZTNA/SASE client technologies, multi-platform agent shipping at scale, AI/ML integration in software engineering workflows
Technologies
Windows, macOS, Linux, C/C++, WFP, XPC, IOKit, Netlink, IPsec, IKEv2, TLS, QUIC, MASQUE
Responsibilities
Define platform architecture for networking, crypto, configuration, and telemetry; Establish secure plugin models for auth methods and protocol extensions; Systemic quality & reliability by design (memory safety, error handling); Pioneer AI-native workflows (automated crash triage, regression verification); Drive technical excellence (standards, ADRs, mentorship)
Seniority
Distinguished (Principal, strategy & mentorship)