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Principal Engineer Software - Tools and Platforms - Cortex

Palo Alto Networks

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Aug 30, 2025
Santa Clara, CA, USA
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The company seeks a Principal Software Engineer to build innovative tools and platforms for R&D and DevOps teams, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows for a growing infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with software development in one or more programming languages (Python preferred)
  • Proficiency in developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with Compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture
  • Proficiency with any major Cloud Provider(s)
  • Experience with developing, deploying, and/or maintaining micro-services architecture with Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement resilient infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on performance, security, and sound system design principles.
  • Write product or system development code.
  • Lead the design and development of complex product and system features.
  • Initiate and lead technical design reviews with peers and stakeholders, driving decisions on best design practices and architectural patterns.
  • Maintain/build resilient infrastructure focused on performance, security, and sound system design practices
  • Provide expert-level code reviews, offering in-depth feedback on best practices, including style, accuracy, testability, efficiency, and overall code quality.
  • Spearhead the creation and improvement of technical documentation, establishing standards and best practices.

Other

  • Graduate degree or equivalent practical experience in the field of Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience
  • Provide advanced operational support and lead troubleshooting efforts for tools and applications maintained by the Cortex DevOps Tooling team.