Principal Engineer Software (Data Security)
@ Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 9 days ago

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Company Description

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast and value ongoing learning, respecting each employee as a unique individual.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Full-Stack Engineer to join our team. You will utilize your extensive experience in both frontend and backend technologies to enhance our product, playing a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge web applications that drive our cybersecurity efforts.

Your Impact

As a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure web applications used by customers worldwide
  • Work across the full stack—frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java/Spring Boot)
  • Own features end-to-end, from design and architecture to implementation and production support
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate ideas into software
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and set technical direction

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • 8+ years of experience building production-grade software systems
  • 6+ years of full-stack development experience with TypeScript and React
  • 5+ years of backend development with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native platforms
  • Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of web architecture, security, and distributed systems

Additional Information

Our engineering team is committed to constant innovation, challenging cybersecurity’s status quo. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity and are excited by problem-solving.

Compensation Disclosure

The starting base salary is expected to be between: $147,000/YR - $225,500/YR.

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  • Showcase problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss past project challenges and solutions.
  • Network with current employees: Connect on LinkedIn to learn about the company culture.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Brush up on TypeScript and React skills.
Practice deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Study cloud-native architectures and security principles.
Understand distributed systems and web architecture.

Behavioral Questions

Prepare to discuss teamwork experiences and outcomes.
Think about past conflicts and how you resolved them.
Reflect on challenges faced in previous projects.
Be ready to articulate your problem-solving mindset.

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