> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1469872-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1469872-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Concurrent Computing, Linux, Device Drivers, Dynamic Program Analysis, Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Malware Detection - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6101cb96-0161-4e93-9cfa-f096b9c7a0a4 ## About the Role Your Experience Proficiency in development experience using C, C++, and Python. Understanding of device drivers and PCI devices. Good understanding of different Instruction Set Architectures. Good understanding of performance analysis of a system. Can demonstrate good design and problem-solving skills . Excellent written and verbal communication. Be comfortable working independently and efficiently. Hands-on and can-do attitude, willing to learn new technologies BS/MS in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience ## Description We are seeking a Software Engineer for our Hypervisor team which is part of the Wild Fire group and provides the sandbox environment for Dynamic Analysis. The team also focuses on performance optimizations for the cloud applications and develop, build, and maintain our cutting edge cloud based, security product Infrastructure, which operates at massive scale and helps protect customers against constantly evolving online threats and attacks. Bring your software engineering expertise to work on our cutting edge malware detection platform, WildFire. We want passionate engineers who love to design and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development, individual contributors who want to expand their skill set, take ownership of their feature areas and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Your Impact You will need hands on experience working on Hypervisor development or low-level Operating System development. Excellent Operating System internals understanding. Linux is required, and Windows is a plus as well as Concurrent Programming. * Solve interesting low level OS problems to secure our customers. * Participate in the complete software development life cycle including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment and support * Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable C, Python code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers * Participate actively and contribute to design and development discussions * Be able to clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)