Senior Principal Backend Engineer ITDR API Security

Your Career

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our API Security & ITDR (Identity Threat Detection & Response) group. This position combines the agility and independence of a startup with the resources and backing of a successful corporation. Our mission is to mitigate cyberattacks originating from API vulnerabilities and identity threats safeguarding digital assets from malicious actors. 

Your Impact

In this pivotal role you will:

• Lead Innovation  Initiate and lead groundbreaking projects and research crafting advanced technologies and methodologies that redefine industry standards
• Write Production Code  Lead the development of complex solutions from concept to production exemplifying engineering excellence
• Architect Solutions  Design and manage the implementation of robust scalable and secure architectures that address the most intricate challenges with innovative solutions
• Mentor and Develop  Provide thought leadership and mentorship to engineering teams promoting a culture of continuous learning professional growth and technical excellence
• Collaborate Across Teams  Work closely with crossfunctional teams including product management and platform teams to ensure cohesive and effective development strategies
• Advance Your Career  Participate in highimpact initiatives and leadership opportunities with access to advanced professional development resources and strategic projects that shape the future of API security and identity domains

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Proficient in diving into various code bases with ease and writing wellarchitected production code.
• Adept at driving complex architectures involving multiple stakeholders and promoting engineering excellence within your group
• 8 years of handson experience in Software Engineering
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go Python Java or similar
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science Software and Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience
• Extensive experience in building and managing distributed cloudbased SaaS applications
• Proficiency in at least one cloud provider (AWS GCP Azure)
• Skilled in monitoring profiling and enhancing system performance
• Ability to mentor team members providing guidance and support during both design and development phases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advantageous

• Experience in developing ML models and working on anomaly detection systems
• Join us to lead the charge in API security and ITDR driving strategic innovation while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment

Additional Information :

The Team

Join our dynamic team where innovation and collaboration thrive. Experience a workplace that fosters personal and professional growth providing opportunities to take ownership of your career journey. Embrace the cutting edge of technology as we encourage professional work in software engineering particularly in the cloud domain.

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Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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  .

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.