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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer (Cloud NGFW - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $237,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Network Switches, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Management, Restful APIs, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-software-engineer-cloud-ngfw-paloaltonetworks-com-8772914 ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation cloud security service technologies within our Next Generation Firewall as a Service team. We want passionate engineers who love to architect and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. We are looking for engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. They are individual leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal., * 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud-native application development, at large organizations or innovative startups * Strong programming skills in one of Python, Go, or Java, with experience in building distributed systems * Experience with AI coding tools . * Experience with cloud-native service development stack on AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI * Experience with complex Cloud Networking Topologies and Multi-Cloud-Interconnect * Experience with cloud development (REST APIs, Databases, Serverless computing) of distributed cloud applications * Education: M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent ## Description * Design, develop and implement highly scalable software features on our next-generation security platform as part of NextGen Firewall as a Service. * Ownership of end to end workflow for the expanding service. * Leadership opportunity to drive collaboration with internal/external cross-functional efforts to deliver best in quality software. * Open Engineering environment to suggest and improve the development process for a v1 service. * Proactively spot, articulate, and mitigate risks in ongoing and planned projects to ensure smooth execution and high output - this may include providing ad hoc mentorship, communicating with project stakeholders, or rolling up your sleeves and stepping in to help move things along. * Collaboratively work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues and build better customer experiences. * Design and build the front end for the service across multiple platforms. * Interview, mentor and coach new team members as part of the growing team. ## Related Videos - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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