Principal Engineer Software (Cortex platform in...
@ Palo Alto Networks

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel
On Site
Full-time
Posted 19 days ago

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Company Description

At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We challenge the status quo and believe in disruptive innovation and collaboration.

Who We Are

We value diverse ideas and individual contributions. Our team is focused on protecting customers through continuous learning, integrity, and inclusion. We offer FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Your Impact

As a Principal Engineer Software - Cortex Platform Infra, you will address complex problems impacting multiple teams including shared SDKs, APIs, and CI processes. Your work will be critical to both high-level product roadmaps and low-level database optimizations.

Your Experience

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience in distributed cloud products
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Familiarity with diverse database technologies (advantage)
  • Experience in writing CI-CD pipelines (advantage)

Team and Commitment

Join a team composed of Principal Engineers, DBAs, software architects, and tech leads. We are committed to solving challenging cybersecurity problems with diverse teams, providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.

Key skills/competency

  • Software Engineering
  • Distributed Cloud
  • Python
  • Database Technologies
  • CI-CD Pipelines
  • Infrastructure
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Optimization

How to Get Hired at Palo Alto Networks

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize resume: Highlight distributed cloud and Python experience.
  • Showcase projects: Emphasize CI-CD and database skills.
  • Network with employees: Connect on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and behavior questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review distributed cloud architecture basics.
Brush up on advanced Python programming.
Study CI-CD pipeline configurations.
Learn database optimization techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past collaboration on multi-team projects.
Explain handling complex technical challenges.
Discuss how you adapt in dynamic environments.
Share experience with process improvements.

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