CyberArk (US HQ) · Indianapolis
Software Engineering
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.Job Summary
Engineering - Our Engineering team is at the core of our products and solutions, building the next-generation technologies that protect our digital way of life. We thrive on innovation and complex problem-solving, collaborating across teams to deliver highly scalable, secure, and performant systems.
As a Principal Engineer in our SASE group, you will be a key leader in designing, developing, and delivering next-generation technologies for our SD-WAN team. You will be part of a world-class engineering team working on groundbreaking technologies and solving complex problems. We are seeking a passionate leader who takes ownership, brings new ideas to software development, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Implement URL filtering, anti-malware, SSL/TLS decryption, and Cloud Access Security Brokers for secure Direct Internet Access.
Work with 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, and Identity Providers (IdPs) for authentication.
Manage IPsec tunnels and public key infrastructure (PKI).
Wrap and parse packets for VXLAN, GENEVE, GRE, and IPsec.
Perform Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) including stream reassembly and Layer 7 Application Identification (AppID).
Design, develop, and implement highly scalable software features for our SD-WAN solution.
Architect and implement large-scale distributed systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
Lead database design and implementation for custom use cases, including graph, time-series, and in-memory databases.
Proactively collaborate with development and quality assurance teams to achieve the best product quality.
Work closely with DevOps and Technical Support teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues.
Suggest and implement improvements to the software development lifecycle and team processes.
Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and applied learning.
Qualifications
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.