Software Engineer — Prisma Access
Job Description
Why you will like this role
Join the Prisma Access team at Palo Alto Networks, building software for a cloud-delivered security platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, develop, and deploy services that help protect enterprise customers worldwide. The work emphasizes engineering quality and scalability, supported by AI-assisted coding tools and modern cloud-native practices.
What you will do
- Develop features and services for the SASE platform using Python, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies
- Use AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to write better code faster and automate repetitive tasks
- Build and deploy services on GCP/AWS using containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code
- Partner with Product, QA, and SRE teams to deliver capabilities that protect enterprise customers worldwide
- Participate in code reviews and design discussions, while continuously improving engineering skills
What you bring
- 2-5 years of software engineering experience
- Proficiency in Python for backend services, automation, and scripting
- Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript for API development
- Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native patterns
- Experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure; familiarity with containers and Kubernetes
- Comfort using AI-assisted development tools and eagerness to learn how AI can improve workflow
- Strong debugging skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems
Additional preferred skills
- Experience with network security or SASE/SSE platforms
- Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools
- Background in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
- MS/BS in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience
Tools and technologies
Python, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, GCP, AWS, Azure, containers, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, microservices architecture, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code
Compensation and location
Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 95,200 - 154,000 per year
The compensation offered depends on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the expected annual range is $95,200.00 - $154,000.00/yr. Compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
Equal opportunity and accommodations
Palo Alto Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Immigration sponsorship
No. Palo Alto Networks will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.