Principal Software Engineer - Credential Provider
Core
Lead technical strategy, system architecture, and security hardening for the Idira Credential Provider, a core secrets management product.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (System Architecture & Security)
Builds
Core components of the Idira Credential Provider (secrets management product) (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-023160-principal-software-engineer-credential-provider-at-paloaltonetworks)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Secrets Management / Enterprise Systems
Required skills
C++, Java, C#, Go, Python, System Architecture, Multithreaded Backend Design, Cross-OS Development (Windows/Linux), AI-driven Development Workflows, Strategic Cross-Site Alignment
Preferred skills
Cyber Security, IAM/PAM, OS Security Internals, Distributed R&D Team Leadership, AWS Technology Stack, CI/CD Security Pipelines
Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy and system architecture for core Credential Provider components; Solve complex high-impact technical challenges ensuring performance and security; Mentor engineers across sites; Drive engineering innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies and AI workflows.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
