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Principal GO Software Engineer (Cortex)

Overview
Skills
  • Go Go
  • Python Python
  • AWS AWS
  • Azure Azure
  • GCP GCP
  • Docker Docker
  • Kubernetes Kubernetes
  • Cloud
  • Database
  • AI
Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to become a vital part of our Cortex backend engineering group, primarily focusing on the development and maintenance of our Cortex products, including Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XSIAM and new Cortex AI solution. Located predominantly in our TLV office, our team operates with high efficiency and swift decision-making processes.

In this role, you will design and implement robust backend services for Cortex XSOAR, a leading-edge security orchestration, automation, and response platform. This position requires a solid background in software engineering, with proficiency in Go or Python, and a keen interest in tackling complex technical challenges within the cybersecurity sphere.

As a member of our dynamic team, you will also contribute to creating innovative AI-based solutions leveraging the Cortex product line, enhancing shared Cortex infrastructures and components. We value candidates who are proactive, passionate about problem-solving, and committed to delivering substantial impact to thousands of customers. This role is an exceptional opportunity for those eager to advance Cortex XSOAR with AI-driven capabilities and make a significant mark in the cybersecurity industry.

More information about XSOAR, here.

Your Impact

  • End-to-end backend development of features and components across their entire life cycle (design, develop, test, deploy, maintain)
  • Work closely with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and integrate with other parts of the product
  • Contribute to team-wide efforts - code reviews, design reviews, technical and architectural decisions
  • Production oriented approach with providing real time mitigation and solutions to production issues

Qualifications

Your Experience

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including development of a scalable server-side application
  • Basic understanding and familiarity with the AI world, including various models, frameworks, and prompting
  • Understands and can integrate Generative AI solutions into backend architectures
  • Experience with a variety of database technologies
  • Experience with distributed cloud products
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. GCP / AWS / Azure)

Advanced

  • Experience with Go and Python is an advantage
  • Experience with Kubernetes / Docker

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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