Palo Alto Networks

Principal Backend Engineer- XDR (Cortex Cloud)

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

$180,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent background, along with 8+ years of software engineering experience. They should have experience with various database technologies, including RDBMS and NoSQL databases, and experience in designing distributed cloud products and architecture.

Responsibilities

The Principal Backend Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end backend development of features and core components across the Cortex XDR product lifecycle, collaborating with peers to shape solutions and integrate with other product parts. They will work with customers to provide solutions and contribute to team-wide efforts such as code reviews, design reviews, and technical architectural decisions.

Skills

RDBMS
NoSQL databases
Distributed Cloud Architecture
Backend Development
Cloud Products
Code Reviews
Design Reviews
Technical Architecture

Palo Alto Networks

Provides cybersecurity solutions and services

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks provides a variety of security solutions aimed at protecting organizations from cyber threats. Their products include firewalls, cloud security solutions, and advanced threat detection systems, which help secure both on-premises and cloud environments. The main components of their offerings are the Strata network security platform, Prisma cloud security suite, and Cortex AI-based security operations platform. These tools work together to manage identity and access, and to prevent modern web attacks. Unlike many competitors, Palo Alto Networks combines hardware, software, and subscription services, allowing clients to receive ongoing updates and support to stay protected against new threats. The company's goal is to ensure that businesses and government agencies can safeguard their digital assets and sensitive information effectively.

Key Metrics

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

FLEXBenefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Development
Financial: Traditional & Roth 401(k) options
Time Off
Other Perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Skyflow in cloud security.
Former executive's move to Tenable may intensify competition in India and SAARC.
Rise of open-source security firms like Endor Labs challenges proprietary solutions.

Differentiation

Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform.
The company provides advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions like the Cortex platform.
Palo Alto Networks is a leader in Zero Trust architecture for cybersecurity.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud offerings.
AI-driven cybersecurity solutions enhance threat detection, benefiting Palo Alto's Cortex platform.
Palo Alto recognized as a leader in SASE solutions, boosting market position.

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