Sr Staff Software Engineer (Data & AI Platform)

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Your Career: We are looking for a talented and experienced Sr Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic Data & AI Platform team. Our organization provides cutting-edge services utilized by both internal teams and external customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing best practices, working on edge technologies on the cloud, and ensuring high ROI on deliverables across all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Your Impact: Define and implement best practices for the R&D platform. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Work on edge technologies and cloud platforms to enhance our services. Participate in all phases of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure high ROI on deliverables by optimizing processes and solutions. Share knowledge and best practices across the company to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications Your Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience with Python. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS. Proven experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment. Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with big data technologies like Spark, Kafka, or Flink. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends. Master's degree in a related field Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.