Principal Backend Software Engineer

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience developing in Go/C#/Java/C++ or similar languages
• Extensive backend development experience using languages such as Go, C#, Java, or C++
• Proven experience with major cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong background in modern service architecture, including microservices and cloud-native solutions
• Demonstrated experience with multi-threaded and multi-process development with a strong focus on performance
• Strong communication skills
• Education Requirement: All degrees must be in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; OR
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; OR
• PhD with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; OR
• Direct experience developing with Golang
• Professional experience in the cybersecurity industry
• A positive ‘can-do’ mindset, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

What the job involves

• We are seeking a Senior or Principal Backend Engineer for our Santa Clara Headquarters center to join the Talon team, which is responsible for our Enterprise Browser
• In this role, you will be instrumental in developing a key security solution that protects businesses by isolating web sessions, preventing data leaks, and managing security policies
• You will take a leading position within the team, owning and leading feature development from end-to-end and delivering substantial improvements across the entire product to enhance our multi-layered security approach
• Design, implement, test, and deploy significant features for the Enterprise Browser backend services, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Take full ownership of specific feature segments, demonstrating accountability for quality and timely delivery from conception to release
• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product features and infrastructure
• Drive innovation by contributing ideas and participating in brainstorming sessions to challenge our approach and enhance product capabilities
• Simplify complex technical problems and focus on the details to deliver high-quality, robust, and performant solutions
• Actively share knowledge and mentor other engineers, contributing to a positive and collaborative team dynamic that empowers others
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement within team processes and the product itself by applying learnings and challenging the status quo curiously and positively

Benefits

• Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
• Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
• Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
• Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
• Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
• Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day.

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