Senior Staff Backend Engineer (Modern DV)

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 seeking an experienced Senior Staff Backend Engineer for our new generation Digital Vault (DV) SaaS product. You will be responsible for building core SaaS offerings on top of an AWS serverless stack using Python, CDK, and other cloud technologies. You will work with a collaborative team of developers, architects, DevOps, and QA to produce top-notch services from planning through production. Your Impact Build and maintain core SaaS products using an AWS serverless stack, Python, and CDK. Collaborate within an agile team through the entire development lifecycle, including architecture, design, testing, and automation. Work with developers, architects, DevOps, and QA members to produce high-quality services and maintain high standards. Engage in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including handling production-care and responding to customer feedback. Qualifications Your Experience 7+ years of experience in backend development with Python, Go, Node.js, or Java (Python is an advantage). 3+ years of experience in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) with a deep understanding of SaaS concepts. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience from an elite IDF technology unit. Comfortable with all aspects of the agile development lifecycle: architecture, design, testing, automation, and production support. Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise-scale application development in a cloud/SaaS environment, preferably using AWS serverless stack, CDK, and Python. A proactive nature, a drive for constant improvement, and a keen sense of ownership. A solid understanding of software security and networking aspects. 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.