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Senior Staff Engineer Software

India, Bengaluru · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to lead and grow development teams working on Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Networks’ leading platforms for cloud security and security operations. The engineer will be responsible for delivering highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native services, collaborating with global teams to deliver next-generation cybersecurity solutions.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the design and implementation of significant features and components within complex backend systems and microservices for our Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud
  • Develop and implement high-quality, resilient, and scalable backend services primarily using Go, Java, and Python
  • Drive technical design discussions and decisions for specific features, ensuring solutions meet with overall architectural vision
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, frontend engineers, security researchers, and SRE, to define, design, and ship new features and platform enhancements
  • Contribute to defining and promoting best practices for backend development, testing, and deployment within the organization, particularly for cloud-native security solutions
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges and production issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of Prisma Cloud & Cortex Cloud platforms
  • Actively participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural reviews
  • Stay up-to-date of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud and backend development, evaluating and recommending their adoption where appropriate

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of designing and delivering scalable, distributed systems
  • Expertise in Java, Go and/or Python for backend development
  • Strong understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems patterns
  • Proven experience with system design, data modeling, and API design (RESTful, gRPC)

Nice to have

  • Experience in a cloud security context
  • Good understanding of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), with an emphasis on security best practices within these environments
  • Experience with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching solutions
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

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