Staff Software Engineer (Cloud NW & AI Security)

OverviewOur Mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We challenge and disrupt the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity.Who We Are: We protect our customers and believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values include disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion. We emphasize continuous learning and development, with programs designed to support you, including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. We value in-person collaboration and typically support full-time office work with flexibility where needed, to foster problem-solving and trusted relationships.Job DescriptionYour Career We are a member of the Virtualization team at Palo Alto Networks, developing next-generation virtualization and SDN offerings. Responsibilities include designing and implementing new hypervisor deployments and integrations, integrating with SDN provisioning tools, and improving core networking in software environments.Your ImpactParticipate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition and design through implementation and testDevelop functional specifications, assess task requirements and scheduling, and participate in development, debugging, and supportHands-on experience with virtualization technologies, various hypervisors, system software, networking, and Linux kernel software developmentYour ExperienceExpert C programming skillsHands-on experience developing for VMware ESX, XenServer, KVM, and/or Hyper-VExcellent communication and networking skillsGood understanding of network security fields such as stateful firewall, packet processing, TCP stream inspection, network ACL, and high availabilityExperience with deployment on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)Experience developing device drivers and/or Linux kernel developmentExperience with networking hardware and familiarity with physical networking technologiesStrong scripting skills with Bash and PythonKnowledge of orchestration systems like OpenStack is a plusAbility to work well with a group of senior engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentMinimum 4 years of related programming experience requiredEducationBS/MS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience requiredThe TeamThink about security for an information security company. Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within the product Security team is a unique opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, with global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. We’re united by one mission and driven by its impact on protecting our way of life in the digital world. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team that thrives on challenges and resolves security gaps that affect pensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position depends on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates offered at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $126,000/yr - $180,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers who 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. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17