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# Software Engineer (Security Research)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, Computer Engineering, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache HBase, Network Security, Machine Learning, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Web Crawlers, Web Content, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Palo Alto Networks, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-349401820680824/

## About the Role

+ Creative thinker and team player, with good communication skills and desire to make differences
 + 3+ years of experience as a Java Developer in distributed systems
 + Ability to design and deploy component, regression and integration tests
 + Familiar with Microservice architecture, proficient on MongoDB, MySql, Hadoop,HBase, Cassandra
 + Experience in designing and tuning high-performance systems
 + Experience with Big data and streaming tools, Kafka, RabbitMQ
 + Experience with container based development (Docker, Kubernetes)
 + Knowledge of web crawler, machine learning, and web content classification
 + Hands-on and can-do attitude
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:

 + BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks HERE and check out our FAST FACTS

## Description

As a member of Security Research Team, you will work with researchers on implementing different projects that detect and defense against various emerging threats in areas include Web security, Network security etc. You will be a key person in transforming ideas into products which are part of the next generation security platform. The Security Research Team is responsible for innovating new security techniques. RESPONSIBILITIES:

 + Build threat research systems for both internal tools and customer-facing products.
 + Write design documents, SW development guidelines and best practices
 + Work closely with team members and PMs to gather requirements, design, implement and release.
 + Work with QA and DevOps on release/deployment;
 + Proven problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.


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