Sr Staff Engineer Software (Credential Provider)

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

Job Summary

What you need to succeed:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 6+ years of hands-on development experience, including strong proficiency in C++ alongside Java, C#, or Go.

• AI & Innovation: A strong passion for AI-driven development.

• Project Leadership: Proven track record of leading large-scale projects end-to-end, with strong execution, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with the AWS technology stack.

• Core Technical Skills: Solid background in backend server programming (including multithreaded programming and performance tuning).

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent design and analytical skills.

  • Strong ability to quickly learn, adopt, and deeply understand new technologies independently.

  • A thorough, methodical approach to every task.

  • Proactive by nature, with an internal drive for excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Creative, out-of-the-box thinker.Exceptional interpersonal skills and a true team player.

What will make you stand out from the crowd:

• Experience using AI tools as part of the SDLC.

• Background in developing security products.

• Experience developing for multiple operating systems (Cross-Platform).

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, with an emphasis on Jenkins and Artifactory.

• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.