Principal Software Engineer (Prisma Access)
Core
Lead architecture, systems design, and performance optimization of cloud infrastructure underpinning Palo Alto Networks' flagship Prisma Access solution.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Networking & Systems)
Builds
Resilient, hyper-scale multi-cloud network data paths and control plane connectivity across AWS, GCP, and OCI.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Networking, Distributed Systems
Required skills
C/C++, Go, Rust, Python, Linux networking subsystem, eBPF, DPDK, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP stack tuning, kernel-level profiling, Terraform, Kubernetes
Preferred skills
AI-augmented engineering workflows, agentic coding environments, automated diagnostic harnesses
Technologies
AWS, GCP, OCI, Linux, eBPF, DPDK, SR-IOV, FRR, BIRD, Terraform, Kubernetes, Python
Responsibilities
Drive deep kernel-level profiling and socket optimization for low-latency packet forwarding; Architect high-throughput networking pipelines and control plane routing engines; Design resilient cloud connectivity topologies integrating cloud-native primitives; Establish systems-level telemetry and distributed tracing; Build scalable automation for fleet provisioning and configuration deployment; Mentor senior systems engineers and conduct design reviews.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
