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.
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
The Team
As the intelligence engine behind our Next-Generation Security platform, Palo Alto Networks’ Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) drives global cybersecurity initiatives on a massive scale. Joining the CDSS team means contributing to a foundational security backbone that very few organizations worldwide can match. Directly tied to our mission of thwarting cyber threats, our research division serves as the core of our product ecosystem. We continuously push boundaries, redefining traditional security concepts and proactively establishing industry standards rather than following them. Our researchers embrace uncharted territory, developing novel solutions for unprecedented challenges. We are looking for talented professionals who thrive in ambiguous environments, welcome complex problem-solving, and feel inspired to mitigate the hidden risks of our digital landscape by ensuring a robust, secure environment.
Job Summary
Our core CASB research team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Staff Research Engineer. In this position, you will drive global impact by defending against cyberattacks and partnering with seasoned engineers on initiatives that provide direct, hands-on experience with our Strata, Prisma, and Cortex portfolios.