Sr Staff Engineer Software (Web Security) at Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States

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$180,000 – $220,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Information Security, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Threat Detection SystemsML/AI PipelinesData InfrastructureWeb AttacksOnline ThreatsAutomated SolutionsML/AI Powered SolutionsFrontier TechnologiesSoftware PipelinesData Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site. The company believes in the power of in-person interactions and generally works full time from the office with flexibility offered where needed.

What skills are required for this Sr Staff Engineer role?

Required skills include strong software engineering skills, experience with designing, developing, and testing prevention and detection systems, research and construction of automated and ML/AI powered solutions for identifying malicious indicators, familiarity with modern Web attacks, experience with complex software pipelines and data infrastructure, and ability to work with challenging requirements for high quality and performance.

What is the company culture like at Palo Alto Networks?

The company values innovation, collaboration, and a supportive work environment, with comprehensive wellbeing programs including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have strong software engineering skills, experience building prevention and detection systems, expertise in ML/AI for threat detection, familiarity with modern web attacks, and the ability to handle complex pipelines with high performance standards.

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.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$63.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

10,001+Employees