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Sr Staff Software Engineer (Next Gen Firewall - Dataplane/Networking)

Palo Alto Networks

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Sep 29, 2025
Santa Clara, CA, US
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Palo Alto Networks is looking to solve the problem of protecting the digital way of life by developing next-generation firewalls to prevent cyberattacks.

Requirements

  • Experience in common network protocols such as TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, multicast.
  • Experience in dataplane technologies like DPDK based packet processing.
  • Experience in typical network device features like NAT, ALG, DoS Protection.
  • Experience in computer architecture, cybersecurity, distributed systems.
  • Good to have experience in using Broadcom chips for switching, QoS and interface management.
  • In-depth understanding of common software vulnerabilities and mitigations.
  • In-depth understanding of linux systems.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for development of the critical dataplane components for the State-of-the-art Next Generation Firewalls deployed at Enterprise, Data Center, Cloud, and Service Provider environments.
  • Lead L2-L4 network security feature development;
  • Lead next generation security product development;
  • Support critical customer escalations and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner;
  • Work with multi-functional team members on user requirements, including but not limited to Product Management, QA, Support, etc.
  • Effective decision maker, take ownership and independently drive, lead tasks and assignments
  • Designing and developing the next-generation firewall

Other

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience required
  • 4+ years of related programming experience
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with multi-functional groups.
  • Ability to work full time from office with flexibility offered where needed
  • Ability to work in a team environment with integrity and inclusivity