Jobs at Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks, founded in 2005, is a global cybersecurity leader headquartered in San Jose, California. The company builds next‑generation firewalls, cloud‑native security platforms, and a threat intelligence service called Cortex XDR that aggregates data from millions of endpoints worldwide.

Palo Alto hires across a spectrum of functions—from software engineers and security researchers to product managers, sales engineers, and field‑service technicians. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, a culture that promotes rapid prototyping, and a global career mobility program that allows movement between offices in San Francisco, Austin, and London.

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Principal Sw Systems Engineer-9556

Company: Extreme Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Extreme Networks is a global leader in cloud-driven networking solutions, with over 50,000 customers worldwide. They offer top-rated services and support for digital transformation efforts, with double-digit growth year over year. The company values diversity and inclusion, and fosters an environment where every employee can thrive. They have hubs in various regions and offer a Principal Software Development Engineer position in Cloud Networking with Java/Golang development experience.

Associate Systems Engineer

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that aims to make the digital world safer. They offer an Associate Systems Engineer program for recent graduates to learn about their platform automation and cybersecurity solutions. The program includes technical instruction, hands-on labs, and professional skills development. Upon completion, graduates can take on a field SE position. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.

Experienced Python Engineer (Cortex XSOAR)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company that is committed to protecting the digital way of life and shaping the future of cybersecurity. They value innovation, collaboration, and execution, and offer a supportive work environment with ongoing learning opportunities. They are looking for a skilled software engineer to join their Cortex XSOAR Content RampD group to work on the design, implementation, delivery, and quality of their services in an Agile environment.

Senior Engineer, Software (Prisma Cloud)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 30, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a top-tier Software Engineer to join their elite Customer Engineering team. The team focuses on ensuring customer success within engineering by troubleshooting, debugging, providing fixes, and building solutions to complex customer issues. The ideal candidate should have skills to master new technologies and become productive quickly.

Sr Staff Software Engineer in Test (Prisma Access)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: South Bay

Posted Dec 30, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being. They are looking for automation savvy QA Engineers to join their Prisma Access Test team. The team is at the core of their products and is constantly innovating. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability and celebrate diversity in their workplace.

SOC Engineer (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company that aims to protect the digital way of life by being the cybersecurity partner of choice. They are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity and offer a wide range of services, including disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, and ongoing learning. They value their employees and provide personalized learning opportunities, wellbeing spending accounts, and mental and financial health resources. As a SOC Engineer at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, you will create custom detection rules and playbooks for information security use cases and work closely with their customer base to achieve their security goals.

Associate Systems Engineer

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is offering an Associate Systems Engineer position in their Technical Solutions team. The role involves a 24-month program with formal technical instruction, hands-on labs, and professional skills development. The candidate will learn about Palo Alto Networks products, develop cybersecurity solutions, and establish relationships with customers. Upon completion, the candidate will have gained technical and professional skills and be qualified for a field SE position. The role requires a 4-year degree, strong analytical skills, and fluency in German and English. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

Principal Engineer Software - Analytics team (Cortex)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company that is committed to protecting the digital way of life and shaping the future of cybersecurity. They are looking for an experienced backend engineer to join their team and help develop a product that applies the power of the Cortex Platform to solve cloud security challenges with a focus on Data Analytics and Threat Detection. The company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and offers a supportive work environment with development and personal wellbeing programs.

Software Engineer

Company: Palo Alto Software

Location: Portland, OR

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Palo Alto Software is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their LivePlan app engineering team. The position is open to Oregon residents only. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits such as healthcare, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in developing customer-facing web apps, with a focus on frontend engineering and proficiency in React, TypeScript, CSS, Java, Dropwizard, PostgreSQL, and Redis. The role involves working closely with the product team, delivering high-impact solutions, and contributing to a safe and supportive team environment.

MDR Analyst (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a driven MDR Analyst to join their Unit 42 team. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of experience in a multi-tiered SOC/IR, be familiar with technologies like EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and FW, and possess excellent communication skills. The role involves detecting and responding to cyber incidents, working closely with global customers, and providing critical feedback to improve products. The company values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a people-centric work environment with development and wellbeing programs.

SOC Engineer (Unit 42)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 30, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity, with a mission to protect the digital way of life and a vision of a safer and more secure world every day. They value disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and employee well-being. As a SOC Engineer at Unit 42, you will create custom detection rules and playbooks, work closely with customers, and contribute to the development of information security and incident response workflows.

Senior SIEM Developer (Cortex)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a company committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity. They offer innovative products like Cortex XSIAM, an autonomous security platform, and are looking for a SIEM Developer to create SIEM content for their customers. They value diversity, innovation, and employee wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Palo Alto Networks?
<p>Employees describe Palo Alto as a fast‑moving, mission‑driven environment with a strong emphasis on learning. The company offers a 100‑day onboarding program, a learning stipend of up to $2,500 per year, and a benefits package that includes unlimited vacation, 401(k) matching, and on‑site wellness programs. Remote work is supported for most tech roles, and teams use agile ceremonies that keep work transparent.</p>
What types of positions are available?
<p>The most common roles are software engineer (backend, frontend, DevOps), security researcher, data scientist, product manager, sales engineer, and field‑service technician. Palo Alto also hires for marketing, finance, legal, and operations positions in its global headquarters and satellite offices.</p>
How can I stand out as an applicant?
<p>To stand out, submit a portfolio that showcases a real‑world security project, provide a detailed GitHub or Kaggle link, and prepare for the technical interview with the “Palo Alto Coding Challenge”—which tests algorithmic problem‑solving and security‑specific scenarios. Also, align your cover letter with the company’s mission: “Secure the internet for everyone.”</p>

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