Palo Alto Networks
Principal Engineer Software
Office - USA - CyberArk Boston · No · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years extensive experience with the MEAN stack; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Immigration sponsorship: Yes
About the job
Lead the technical evolution of Palo Alto Networks’ Identity Governance & Administration platform, delivering secure, observable, and performant features and architecture.
What you'll do
- Lead IGA initiatives from discovery and design through implementation, rollout, and long-term ownership.
- Design complex cross-functional systems and establish standards for security, testability, observability, and performance.
- Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and collaborate with product partners to shape technical outcomes.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience with the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) and modernizing legacy frameworks.
- Proven cloud engineering experience, primarily in AWS environments.
- Practical knowledge of secure web development, including OWASP Top 10 mitigation, Zero Trust, and Least Privilege.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Newton, MA area.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of IAM, PAM, IGA, and secrets management.
- Familiarity with observability tools, feature flagging, and progressive delivery within CI/CD pipelines.
Tools
MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js, AWS, JMeter, TypeScript, RxJS
AI focus
The posting states that the company uses AI to augment employees’ impact, but does not describe AI work for this role.
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