Palo Alto Networks
Sr. Software Engineer
$106K–$170K
Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · No · Senior · Full-time · Posted Feb 3, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of professional Software Engineering experience; ideally focused on scalable server-side applications.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's (M.S./B.S.) degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the job
Develops and maintains backend features and core components for the Global Infra Platform and Cortex products, including shared network and compute infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend features and components.
- Collaborate across teams to shape solutions and integrate product systems; work with customers on their challenges.
- Contribute to code and design reviews and technical and architectural decisions.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in one or more of Python, Node.js, or TypeScript.
- Experience with relational databases (SQL), MongoDB, and BigQuery.
- Experience building and maintaining high-scale server-side applications and using cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, REST APIs, and AI/ML pipelines, Data Science principles, or Model Context Protocol.
Nice to have
- Experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker.
Pay
$106,000.00 - $170,500.00/yr (USD), base salary
Tools
Python, Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes
AI focus
Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, Data Science principles, and related technologies like Model Context Protocol.
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