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Principal Software Engineer (AI Posture)
Palo Alto Networks · Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · Posted 7 days ago
Build and operate highly scalable Golang cloud services on GCP for a cybersecurity product, using AI agents to speed up research, design, and operations.
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary
Must-Have Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
- Strong programming and scripting skills (Golang, Python, etc).
- Solid understanding of infrastructure and cloud environments (experience with k8s infra context and GCP preferred, AWS experience acceptable).
- Hands-on experience developing and operating cloud-based services.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI tools and agents to improve productivity across research, design, implementation, and operational support activities.
- Experience with observability frameworks and operational monitoring for cloud-native services (metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting).
Product / Technology Stack Overview:
- The team develops highly scalable cloud applications using Golang in a GCP environment.
- The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, including system design, implementation, deployment, and operational support for distributed cloud services.
Desired Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate both high-level system architecture and detailed technical design.
- Strong analytical thinking with close attention to implementation details.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications Nice-to-Have Skills or Experience
- Security Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk assessment, and common threat models.
- Networking domain experience and understanding of various network topologies spanning between cloud and on-prem.
- Security Policy & Profiles: Understanding of security policies, access control models, and configuration profiles across operating systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications.
How Success Is Measured in This Role
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