Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Network and AI Security) Job at Palo Alto Networks (Santa Clara)

Principal Software Engineer, AI Cloud

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matter...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

232000.00 - 319000.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles (Staff or Principal level)
Proven experience designing and building highly scalable distributed systems in production environments
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI), including compute, networking, and storage primitives
Proficiency in Go, Rust, or Java
Expertise in Kubernetes, microservices, and service mesh architectures
Strong foundation in observability, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation)
Experience operating high-availability (99.99%+) production systems
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across technical and business domains
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Job Responsibility

Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for Docker AI Cloud’s control and data plane services
Architect highly available, multi-region systems capable of operating seamlessly across multiple cloud providers
Design APIs and service abstractions that integrate Docker Desktop, Hub, and enterprise cloud services
Establish standards for reliability, scalability, and observability across the Docker AI Cloud platform
Lead cross-functional technical discussions and influence architectural decisions company-wide
Design and implement distributed systems for workload orchestration, service discovery, and lifecycle management
Build and operate control plane components that manage multi-tenant workloads and cloud networking
Develop infrastructure that delivers predictable performance, intelligent scaling, and automated failover
Ensure security, data integrity, and compliance across Docker’s global infrastructure footprint
Partner with platform and product teams to deliver developer-friendly APIs and cloud experiences

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Home office setup
we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

Senior Principal Software Engineer ( Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Engineering )

Your Career At Palo Alto Networks, Secure Cloud and AI infrastructure is the fou...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

Not provided

Palo Alto Networks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
9+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership and innovation
Demonstrated experience defining and leading large-scale, cross-organizational technical initiatives from concept to completion
Experience building and scaling platforms that serve thousands of engineers in complex environments
Strong foundation in application and infrastructure security, including secrets management, supply chain security, and secure-by-default platform design
Recognized expertise in developer platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, container orchestration technologies (e.g Kubernetes) and CI/CD
Deep proficiency with a major cloud platform (GCP preferred), including IAM, managed databases, networking, and Workload Identity
Experience designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) at scale, including module architecture and state management
Expertise in authentication/authorization systems: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, token lifecycle management, and zero-trust patterns
Hands-on experience applying AI/ML/GenAI to solve complex software engineering problems

Job Responsibility

Define the Vision: Architect and own the technical roadmap for AI-enhanced developer tools and infrastructure in CIPE at Palo Alto Networks
Evaluate and Execute Solutions: Lead the design and implementation of novel systems that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), static/dynamic analysis, and machine learning to create a world-class, intelligent developer experience
Drive Organization-Wide Impact: You are a builder, so you won't just stop at ideation. Beyond concepts, ensure your builds show step-change improvements in key engineering metrics like including code velocity, review cycle time, test effectiveness, incident reduction, and overall feature launches
Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Spearhead complex, cross-functional projects that require influencing and aligning multiple engineering organizations and their leadership
Enable Secure Innovation: Develop foundational AI platforms that empower teams to prototype, deploy, and scale threat-intelligent cloud features, embedding Palo Alto Networks' security natively
Serve as Technical Authority: Act as the go-to expert on AI-augmented cloud platforms, mentoring senior engineers and infusing industry-leading practices into our high-stakes ecosystem
Innovate at Enterprise Scale: Address intricate challenges in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI) supporting thousands of microservices, secure workloads, and global threat detection pipelines

What we offer

restricted stock units
bonus

Fulltime

Principal Software Engineer in Test (Automation & AI)

We're scaling the Prisma SASE Test team and seeking Test Engineers with an Autom...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

147000.00 - 237500.00 USD / Year

Palo Alto Networks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience
Understanding of computer networks and protocols
Automation skills - Python - Backend , JavaScript, Playwright - Frontend
Strong Python
for backend validations with experience in building tools, frameworks and reporting
Experience with Playwright or similar browser automation
Built and led automation frameworks for a team
CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of Containers, Kubernetes and Orchestration
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP

Job Responsibility

Great opportunity to work on AI assisted automation initiatives
AI-Assisted Automation Initiatives: Design and implement AI-powered test generation using LLMs to create test cases from requirements, API specs, and user stories
Build intelligent test selection systems that predict which tests to run based on code changes (ML-based test impact analysis)
Develop self-healing test frameworks that use AI to detect and adapt to UI/API changes automatically
Create anomaly detection pipelines to identify flaky tests and performance regressions without manual triage
Leverage AI agents to automate exploratory testing and generate edge-case scenarios
Core Test Engineering: Develop and execute sophisticated software tests and frameworks to validate Prisma SASE Functionality and Scale
Provide Thorough Technical Leadership in the areas of Cloud Based Orchestration, Cloud delivered Security, Cloud Networking and Automation Design
Participate in system design so that Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the Prisma Access Feature Development
Develop and/or Enhance Automated test Infrastructure to enable building Scalable & Flexible tests

What we offer

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Fulltime

Principal Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI - Federal - CTJ - POLY

Join Microsoft Federal—where mission, trust, and cutting-edge innovation converg...

Location

United States , Washington D.C.

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 7+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Job Responsibility

Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership and orchestration across engagements, driving high-quality execution, removing blockers, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned to customer objectives.
Build trusted relationships with IT executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for customer success.
Lead and coordinate across Microsoft, partner, and customer technical teams to manage dependencies, technical risks, and delivery milestones across complex engagements.
Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices and frameworks such as CAF and WAF.
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, applications, infrastructure, and data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness.
Align technical delivery to customer success plans and consumption priorities, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and long-term platform adoption.
Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by developing repeatable intellectual property (IP), resolving technical blockers, and providing delivery oversight for key engagements.
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to design impactful delivery proposals and support execution.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive-level messaging for senior stakeholders.
Contribute to Microsoft’s technical community by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums.

What we offer

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Fulltime

Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud & AI

With more than 45,000 employees and partners worldwide, the Customer Experience ...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 7+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
OR equivalent experience
Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Build trusted relationships with IT Executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategy, acting as a technical advisor and champion for their success
Lead architectural design sessions and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions using Microsoft’s best practices and frameworks like CAF and WAF
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads—including AI, Apps, Infra, and Data—ensuring mission-critical workloads are optimized for performance, security, and production-scale AI readiness
Own the end-to-end technical delivery for a defined set of strategic accounts, ensuring alignment with customer success plans and maximizing the value of Microsoft investments
Accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes by delivering repeatable IP, resolving technical blockers, and providing delivery oversight for key engagements
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to design impactful delivery proposals and support execution with clarity and confidence
Actively contribute to Microsoft’s technical communities by mentoring peers, sharing insights, and serving as a spokesperson in internal and external forums
Stay ahead of the curve by maintaining advanced certifications and deep technical expertise across priority workloads such as Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, App Services, Databricks, Fabric, and more
Inspire customer innovation by helping them adopt AI at scale, guiding them through their transformation journey with confidence and clarity
Demonstrate a growth mindset by continuously developing your skills, aligning with business priorities, and contributing to a culture of learning and excellence

Fulltime