> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4613215-senior-staff-software-engineer-layer-7-security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4613215-senior-staff-software-engineer-layer-7-security). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Staff Software Engineer - Layer 7 Security

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Layers, Unix, Cloud Computing, Data Structures, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Multiprocessing, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Multithreading, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_ab2418c1d4332597db23e7084efe11a0

## About the Role

Candidates must have 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with expert-level proficiency in C and strong proficiency in Go. A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with deep expertise in networking and distributed systems., C, Go, Unix, Linux, Distributed systems, Networking, TCP/IP, Network security, Multi-threaded design, Multi-core system design, Data structures, Algorithms, Performance optimization, Cloud platforms, Python, Cryptography

## Description

You will drive the development of highly scalable, real-time distributed cloud security systems and define robust system architectures. Additionally, you will lead end-to-end execution of complex projects while mentoring engineering staff and enforcing best practices.