Sr Principal Software Engineer (SASE Prisma SD-WAN Software Development)

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our 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 are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Our Approach to WorkAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!This role is located at our dynamic Santa Clara, California Campus headquarters.Your Career Palo Alto Networks's Prisma SD-WAN group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished engineering leader with experience in developing Secure Access Service Edge(SASE) solution. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies. You will work with a multi-functional team of engineers to design and develop next generation SASE software development with cloud based controller for management, monitoring and analytics. Responsibilities will include developing SASE control plane, data plane and security features on branch device and cloud based controller, end to end SASE system integration, performance tuning and enhancement.Your Impact

Work in a small and fast paced team delivering leading edge SASE solution

Deliver high quality product to enable customer success

Contribute to all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, system architecture, detail design, through implementation, test and critical customer deployment support

Proactively drive product improvement and innovation

Innovate new product and solution value adds

Your Experience

8+ years experience with MS degree or 10+ years experience with BS degree in computer science or computer engineering developing networking software or equivalent military experience required

Experienced in embedded development of networking product, control plane and data plane software

Experienced in developing L3 and L2 features with embedded switch ASIC

Linux kernel development experience including device drivers is a must

Proven abilities to troubleshoot and debug complex systems in networking, security, and cloud-based management

Excellent coding skill in C, C or Golang and at least one scripting language like python

It is a strong plus that you possess the in-depth knowledge of DPDK based data plane, SASE and/or SD-WAN solution

The TeamOur engineering team is at the core of Palo Alto Network Prisma SD-WAN development, which is part of the world class SASE solution. We are constantly innovating and challenging ourself. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.Our CommitmentWe’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.The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer 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 $140,100/yr to $226,600/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .