This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
Job Description
Your Career:
Palo Alto Networks NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished QA/Automation engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the QA team. You will be part of a world‑class software test engineering team that works on various ground‑breaking technologies (Cloud Identity, Data Loss Prevention, Post quantum cryptography, IoT Security, etc.) in the Layer 4–7 domain. You will work with a multi‑functional team of engineers solving interesting problems in the area of L4–7 security. We are looking for highly motivated engineers who have intellectual curiosity, love the challenge of solving complex problems with variable factors and creativity in obtaining solutions. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi‑functional teams toward achieving a common goal.
Your Impact
Working in a small and fast‑paced team, you will solve important customer problems and deliver the most impactful results. Your contributions will span all phases of end‑to‑end product and solution validation.
Lead end‑to‑end validation for critical networking and security features, solving key customer problems.
Drive quality initiatives by collaborating with development, QA, and DevOps teams to achieve the best quality and to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues.
Innovate by suggesting and implementing improvements to the QA process and automation frameworks.
Mentor and coach new team members, including participating in interviews to help grow the team's capabilities.
Adapt by staying updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluating their relevance, and incorporating them to enhance systems.
Qualifications
Your Experience:
Graduate degree (BS or MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar technical discipline or equivalent military experience required.
8+ years of experience in QA and automation specifically in networking, security products or services.
Strong automation skills in Python.
Deep working knowledge in TCP/IP, application layer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/SMTP, etc.).
Exceptional skills in problem‑solving, debugging, and root cause analysis.
Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.
Experience with customer engagements (both proactive and reactive) and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ability to leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and code quality.
Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins) highly preferred.
Additional Information
Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $147,000 – $220,000 YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.