Jobs at Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global cybersecurity leader founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk. The company delivers next‑generation firewalls, cloud security, and advanced threat detection platforms that protect millions of endpoints worldwide. Its Prisma Cloud and Cortex XDR suites are widely adopted by Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies.

Palo Alto Networks hires engineers, product managers, data scientists, sales and support specialists, and cybersecurity analysts. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, a strong emphasis on continuous learning, and opportunities to work on AI‑driven threat intelligence. The company offers remote, hybrid, and on‑site roles across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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Principal Platform Engineer (Cortex XDR)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 02, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join their Cortex XDR infrastructure team. The role involves developing automation infrastructure and cloud-based tools for research, development, and QA departments. The engineer will enhance development and automation experience, eliminate manual efforts, and introduce new development operations for continuous integration, scalability, and durability using advanced cloud services. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of hands-on experience in platform, infra, ops, or DevOps engineering, with expertise in cloud services, serverless components, infrastructure as code tools, containerization technologies, SCM methodologies, and CI tools. The engineer will utilize modern technologies, design and implement next-generation platforms automation frameworks, develop a cloud-based test execution system, and provide tools for scaling up product lifecycle phases.

Senior Software Engineer - Lead (Cortex Content Group)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 02, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead a team of 25 Python developers in their R&D group. The role involves providing technical leadership, designing and implementing platform components, collaborating with global teams, and setting high-quality standards. The company values innovation, diversity, and continuous learning, offering a range of development and wellbeing programs. Qualifications include 5-7 years of software development experience, 2-3 years of Python experience, and experience as a Tech Lead or Scrum Master.

Solutions Consultant - SLED

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Customer Success Architect

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Palo Alto Networks?
<p>Palo Alto Networks emphasizes a collaborative, mission‑driven culture that values innovation in cybersecurity. Employees report high satisfaction with continuous learning programs, mentorship, and access to cutting‑edge research labs. The company offers competitive health benefits, flexible remote options, and a 20% bonus cap for high performers. Annual "Security Hackathon" events encourage cross‑functional teamwork and rapid prototyping of new features.</p>
What types of positions are available at Palo Alto Networks?
<p>The open roles span technical, commercial, and support functions: • Software & Infrastructure Engineers (cloud, networking, AI/ML) • Product Managers & Technical Program Managers • Cybersecurity Analysts & Threat Hunters • Sales Engineers & Customer Success Managers • Data Scientists & ML Engineers • User Experience Designers • Finance & Operations specialists. Each role includes a clear skill stack and typical interview process.</p>
How can I stand out as an applicant?
<p>Highlight concrete results: share code repositories, open‑source contributions, or project case studies that demonstrate your impact on security solutions. Prepare for Palo Alto’s STAR interview format by outlining specific situations, tasks, actions, and measurable outcomes. Show familiarity with Palo Alto products by reviewing the latest threat reports and Prisma Cloud demos. Finally, demonstrate cultural fit by discussing how you would contribute to the company’s mission of "preventing cyber attacks before they happen."</p>

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