Palo Alto Networks

Staff Engineer Software (Java Backend, Distributed Systems - Big Data Cloud Platform)

Santa Clara, California, United States

$150,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent level of knowledge, or equivalent military experience. They must have at least two years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated coding proficiency in Java.

Responsibilities

The Staff Engineer Software will tackle new and challenging problems in building a multi-cloud Big Data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges and drive innovation. They will ensure the adoption of best practices in code quality, scalability, and system design, and contribute to architecture, design, and development of features. Additionally, they will work with DevOps and Technical Support teams to investigate and resolve critical customer defects.

Skills

Java
Distributed Systems
Big Data
Cloud Platforms
Software Engineering
System Design
Code Quality

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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