Palo Alto Networks

Principal SQA Engineer (Cortex Cloud)

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Software TestingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least six years of software testing experience and a strong motivation for quality assurance. They should be able to quickly grasp the logic and strategic goals of cyber products, understand both technical and business contexts, and analyze and test new features and bug fixes.

Responsibilities

The Principal SQA Engineer will be responsible for owning user stories throughout the development process, collaborating closely with development teams, UX designers, and product managers, designing and executing tests for new features and enhancements, implementing QA cycles aligned with frequent release schedules, and aiming to become a Subject Matter Expert in the Cortex Platform. They will also reproduce and debug issues found during and after software releases.

Skills

Test Automation
Cortex Platform
SQL
Debugging
Requirements Analysis
Agile Methodologies
Performance Testing
Security Testing

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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