Sr Staff Backend Engineer - ShiftLeft (Cortex Cloud) Jobs

Palo Alto Networks

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Israel, Tel Aviv

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IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

ShiftLeft is building the cloud security platform for developers (CAS). Our platform empowers teams to find, fix, and prevent security risks in application code and infrastructure as code through automation and security-as-code principles. We're looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and contribute to our Cortex Cloud platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have a high-impact role in shaping the future of our code security products. Beyond building robust and scalable backend features, you'll help drive performance, reliability, and innovation across our systems. Our team leads the way in owning both the department’s core infrastructure and Developer Experience (DevEx), empowering the entire engineering organization with powerful internal platforms and tooling.

Job Responsibility:

Feature Development: Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using TypeScript/Node.js. Take full ownership of complex, cross-system features — from initial requirements through architecture, implementation, and deployment
Build and Optimize Scalable Systems: Ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across distributed systems through thoughtful design, deep observability, and continuous optimization
Platform Engineering & DevEx: Drive platform engineering initiatives by developing the department infrastructure and shared tooling that boost scalability, reliability, and the developer experience across the department
Own Core Infrastructure: Design, operate, and evolve the department’s infrastructure stack — including BigQuery, MongoDB, Redis, and Argo Workflows — using cloud-native technologies like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Helm

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong foundation in designing and maintaining scalable systems
2+ years of hands-on experience with TypeScript and Node.js in production environments
Proven experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP (or equivalent like AWS/Azure)
Familiarity with Kubernetes
Familiarity with operating live production systems at scale, with a focus on reliability and performance
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous learning and technical excellence
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent military experience

Nice to have:

Experience developing security-related products, especially in the code analysis or AppSec domain
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Hands-on experience with Argo Workflows or similar orchestration platforms
Security knowledge
Orchestrated and managed containerized applications using Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and self-healing of microservices

What we offer:

FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
mental and financial health resources
personalized learning opportunities

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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