Senior Principal Software Engineering Lead

4 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
About Us

Palo Alto Networks is a leader in the cybersecurity industry, dedicated to protecting our digital way of life. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, and we're committed to innovation and disruption in the field.

Job Description

We're seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineering Lead to join our Cloud NGFW and Virtualization team. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll drive and deliver our next-generation virtualization products and cloud security offerings.

Your Impact
  • Lead and expand a high-performing QA Engineering team responsible for Cloud NGFW, Public Cloud Integration, and SWFW.
  • Define and drive the execution plan for quality delivery.
  • Provide thorough technical leadership in areas of Cloud-Based Orchestration, Cloud Delivered Security as a Service, Cloud Networking, and Automation Design.
  • Operate with an automation-first mindset and drive innovation in test design, automation, and framework to achieve the same.
  • Participate in system design to ensure Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the SWFW product.
  • Develop and/or enhance automated test infrastructure to enable building scalable and flexible tests that reflect real-world network deployment scenarios.
  • Enhance test strategies, automation, and build infrastructure to deliver a high-quality product/cloud service to meet enterprise standards and expectations.
  • Partner closely with Product Management to help identify and drive customer outcomes.
  • Partner with Cloud Technology vendors to define strategic outcomes for NextGen products.
  • Create best practices and metrics that will drive success for the team.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of software QA experience in Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience building and leading teams of SDETs working on Enterprise-class Cloud-delivered Network or Security Services, Infrastructure products across geographies.
  • Experience in end-to-end qualification and delivery of Network/Cloud SaaS through CI-CD across various cloud providers.
  • Experience in Public Cloud Infrastructure and Networking.
  • Hands-on experience in cloud orchestration and networking in AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI would be a plus.
  • Experience/expertise with designing and implementing automation frameworks for microservices-based applications or Network Security solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An elevated sense of ownership and focus on driving business value.
  • A leadership style focused on building relationships, establishing trust with diverse colleagues, executive stakeholders, and business partners.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects at once and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep expertise in computer science and an insatiable curiosity to keep learning.
  • Ability to guide the team in making informed, well-analyzed, prudent, and practical technical decisions.
About the Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products, connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We're 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.

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