Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job DescriptionYour Career
As a member of the Platform Software group at Palo Alto Networks, you will participate in the design and development of diags/software of our Next-Generation Firewall platforms. Responsibilities will include platform bring-up diags (both pizza-box and chassis-based platforms), platform security using TPM chip, development of both kernel and use-space drivers, provisioning of third-party vendor switch/fabric and the overall development of consistent platform diags and software for all Next-Gen Firewall platforms.
As a Platform Software Engineer, you will be expected to participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, implementation, test and field deployment. This includes developing diags, test cases, assessing task requirements and scheduling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams like Manufacturing, Ops, ASIC, Hardware, Software, and Quality assurance teams
Your Impact
Work with various stakeholders from diags, product design, software development and QA organization on the delivery of platforms.
Innovate new product features based on customer, partner, and technical support engineer feedback
Proactively identify product features that will differentiate from the competition.
Troubleshoot changes to the product to ensure high quality output of product design
Your Experience
5+ years experience in device drivers, platform software, hardware bring-up and support
Experience with Linux Kernel, DPDK, Platform and user-space drivers, FPGA, Firmware, PHY, Switch/Fabric SDK, Optics, Storage, POE controllers
Ability to go over different vendor specifications to get details on testing each components
Experience with fixed/chassis based appliances
Strong C coding/debugging skills
Strong scripting skills with bash and python
Experience with debugging Linux kernel performance, memory and platform boot-time issues
Experience with TPM, FIPS and CC Certifications is a plus
Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Familiarity with x86 and MIPS architecture is a plus
Related programming experience required
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.
We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $202,000 - $277,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
As the global AI and cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life via continuous innovation. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, we provide comprehensive AI-powered security solutions across network, cloud, security operations and AI, enhanced by the expertise and threat intelligence of Unit 42. Our focus on platformization allows enterprises to streamline security at scale, ensuring protection fuels innovation.
Why Work With Us
We are relentless in protecting our customers and their customers from bad actors, threats, and slow downs. This shows up in our speed, thirst to solve problems, our values. We are united in this mission and the unique ideas it takes to keep up. This is why we embrace each individual who is part of our team determined to make a difference.
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