Staff IT Software Engineer (Full stack, custom apps)

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.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the tech world? We are on the hunt for a dynamic Full-Stack Engineer who thrives on pushing boundaries and creating innovative solutions. As a key player on our team, you'll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge services and applications that scale effortlessly.

Our tech stack is as versatile as it is powerful, featuring Python, Django, FastAPI, ReactJS, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes, all within the Google Cloud Platform. This isn't just another coding job—this is your opportunity to influence the future of our architecture and contribute to groundbreaking projects. You'll dive into existing codebases, participate in high-stakes architectural discussions, and see your ideas come to life. We're looking for passionate, lifelong learners who are eager to hone their engineering skills and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver extraordinary results. In our fast-paced, high-energy environment, teamwork and collaboration aren't just buzzwords—they're the core of everything we do. You'll work closely with talented colleagues, product managers, and cross-functional teams to turn ambitious visions into reality. If you're a master communicator who loves working toward shared goals, we want you on our team.

Your Impact

• Innovate and elevate by designing, developing, testing, deploying, and enhancing software that sets new standards
• Write code that doesn't just work but wows, delivering high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail
• Be a trailblazer in solution design, working side by side with leads and architects to create game-changing architectures
• Shape the future by interviewing, mentoring, and coaching the next generation of engineering talent

Your Experience

• BE/B.tech technical degree or equivalent military experience required
• Strong 5 to 8 years of professional experience as a software engineer
• 5 years+ exp with Python utilizing Django or FastAPI to build fault-tolerant microservice/web architectures
• Strong Experience with Javascript, React, HTML5, CSS3, or SASS
• Solid hands-on experience designing and building scalable solutions that leverage relational and NoSQL databases
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Docker or similar container management tooling
• Experience working with Kubernetes a plus

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that proactively address them.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!