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# Principal Engineer Software (Advanced DNS Resolver)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Gitlab, Information Technology, Serverless Computing, Golang
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-engineer-software-advanced-dns-resolver-usa-58799473

## About the Role

(Advanced in the team and processes * Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve code and processes to reduce impact Tasks * 7+ years of programming, design, and development experience * Expert-level programming in Golang and Python * Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and cloud networking concepts * Familiarity with cloud-native services (pubsub, cloud storage, BigQuery) * Exposure to CI/CD tooling (Gitlab) * Experience with high-performance networking code and protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS) * MS/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will develop high-performance networking software for Advanced DNS Resolver products on cloud platforms. You'll join a world-class engineering team delivering features quickly with quality, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to integrate product features and infrastructure. You will write clean, scalable code and participate in design decisions, while identifying improvements and driving positive change. You'll work in a growth-focused environment that values collaboration, execution, and inclusion, contributing to a mission-driven security platform. Compensation / Benefits * Own the complete software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tightly integrate features and infrastructure * Write clean, testable, scalable code optimized for thousands of customers * Contribute to design discussions and architectural decisions * Identify and push for improvements and optimizations in the team and processes * Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve code and processes to reduce impact Tasks * 7+ years of programming, design, and development experience * Expert-level programming in Golang and Python * Experience with public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and cloud networking concepts * Familiarity with cloud-native services (pubsub, cloud storage, BigQuery) * Exposure to CI/CD tooling (Gitlab) * Experience with high-performance networking code and protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS) * MS/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Key requirements *


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