Palo Alto Networks
Senior Staff Engineer Linux - C/C++ (Prisma Access)
$135K–$218K
Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · No · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in software development focused on Linux; 2+ years of hands-on Linux systems programming.
- Education
- M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Immigration sponsorship: Yes.
About the job
Leads development and maintenance of a secure Linux client for Prisma Access, including architecture, production support, and AI-driven agent capabilities.
What you'll do
- Lead innovation, development, and maintenance of the Prisma Access Linux client and agent.
- Collaborate on endpoint roadmaps, design scalable architectures, and resolve production challenges.
- Mentor team members and integrate AI technologies into the Linux agent.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of software development experience focused on Linux.
- 2+ years of hands-on Linux systems programming experience, with understanding of kernel internals and system-level programming.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and knowledge of Linux networking protocols and troubleshooting tools.
- M.S./B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Pay
$134,600.00 - $217,800.00/yr (USD, annual base salary)
Tools
Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora, C/C++
AI focus
Integrate AI-driven technologies and frameworks into the Linux agent to optimize client performance, enhance security telemetry, and enable intelligent threat response.
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