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# Senior Principal Engineer Software

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000 - $277,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Device Drivers, Hypervisor, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-principal-engineer-software--9c0c9e0c-33b0-45d6-8a5e-713a9b1f6a63

## About the Role

Engineering Software, Leading Edge Technology, Internet Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Problem Solving Skills, Cloud Computing, Protective Services, Content Delivery/Distribution, Product Development, Service Delivery, Your Experience:

 * 4+ years experience working on Hypervisor development or low-level Operating System development.
 * Excellent Operating System internals understanding.
 * Linux is required, and Windows is a plus.Concurrent Programming.
 * Proficiency in development experience using C, C++, and Python.
 * Understanding of device drivers and PCI devices.
 * Can demonstrate good design and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication.
 * Be comfortable working independently and efficiently.
 * Hands-on and can-do attitude, willing to learn new technologies
 * BS/MS in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience

## Description

We are the WildFire Team in the Content Delivered Security Service (CDSS) organization. Our engineering and Security Research team is at the core of our products and deliver the best of security services in the cloud to prevent cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating and challenging the way we, and the whole industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

As a member of the team, you will work with researchers and engineers on implementing different projects that detect and defend against various emerging threats. You will be a key person in transforming ideas into products which are part of the next generation security platform. The team is responsible for innovating new security techniques.

Your Impact:

 * Work with developers, researchers, data scientists, and security experts
 * Design, build and operate reliable, secure Cloud infrastructure
 * Ensure that applications are production-ready, scalable, and reliable
 * Develop tools and automation frameworks
 * Automate robust deployment of robust services
 * Orchestrate end-to-end monitoring and alerting
 * Participate with SRE and Dev teams in the on-call rotation
 * Lead root cause analysis of critical business and production issues
 * Participate in design reviews