Palo Alto Networks

Sr. Principal Software Engineer - API Security and ITDR (Cortex Cloud)

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

$180,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience, specifically in API security and ITDR technologies. Strong architectural design skills and experience with cloud-based platforms, particularly Cortex Cloud, are essential. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities are also required.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the development of innovative solutions to mitigate API vulnerabilities and identity threats, initiate and lead groundbreaking projects and research, write production code, design and manage the implementation of robust architectures, mentor and develop engineering teams, and collaborate across teams to ensure cohesive development strategies.

Skills

API Security
ITDR
Cloud Platforms
Architectural Design
Cortex Cloud
Software Development
Leadership
Mentoring
Production Code
Architecture Management

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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