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# Sr. Staff SQA Engineer (Performance Cloud)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Linux, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Transport Layer Security, Performance Testing, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-458268284441502/

## About the Role

+ At least 6+ years of software testing and performance experience.
 + Proven experience with testing cloud-base services or applications.
 + Good understanding of AWS cloud services and Linux OS concepts.
 + General network security experience is an advantage.
 + In depth understanding of IPSEC/SSL.
 + In depth Python skills for automation of tasks.
 + Open source performance testing and load generation tools, + BS or advanced degree in computer engineering or related technical field.

## Description

+ Work closely with Development and Product Management to author test plans for cloud based offering for Palo Alto Networks.
 + Execution and automation of test plans.
 + File bugs and work with Development to fix issues seen.
 + Present results of testing.
 + We are looking for a flexible Engineer who can create or modify Open Source tools to do whatever is needed.


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