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# Sr. Software Engineer (Protocol & Apps)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Computer Networks, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Multiprocessing, Network Control, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, Software Modules, Linux Development, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-827909067402448/

## About the Role

+ Understanding in general L2/L3 networking and in-depth working experience of in tunneling protocols such as IPSec, GRE or VxLAN
 + Proficient in C and familiar with Linux development environment, experience with multicore programming preferred
 + Working experience with data plane packet forwarding is a big plus
 + Working experience with control plane configuration, signaling protocols, routing infrastructure is a plus.
 + BS/MS or equivalent experience required
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks here and check out our fast facts

## Description

PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you!
As a member of networking software group, you will be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing the cutting edge network security technologies of our NGFW, the industry leading firewall and central piece of our Cloud Security solution. You will have the opportunity to work on various networking protocols, software modules, as well as take ownership for large software components and deliver network security features that differentiate us from the industry competitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 + Design, develop, and maintain networking features for our next generation firewall
 + Work with cross functional teams on user requirements, functional designs and implementations, take ownership of various networking features in the whole software development cycle.
 + Be a team player with a can-do attitude and take on initiatives


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