Principal Software Engineer

### Who you are
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, specializing in web development and/or browser extensions
- Expert-level programming skills in Javascript or TypeScript with Node.js coupled with a strong command of modern web development tools
- Hands-on experience with browser technologies, extensions, and automated testing frameworks like Playwright/Selenium is a significant advantage
- AI Productivity & Tooling: The candidate must be proficient in using AI-powered code assist and development tools—such as Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or GitHub Copilot—to accelerate development cycles, refactor complex codebases, and optimize troubleshooting workflows
- Exposure to network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS), socket programming, and VPN technologies
- Proficiency in telemetry data collection (logs, metrics, traces) and integrating with client-side observability tools
- Familiarity with client-side software deployment, auto-update mechanisms, and robust version management
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI
- Bonus points for experience with data processing and storage solutions such as BigQuery, Firestore, or Cloud Spanner
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex system issues
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

### What the job involves
- Palo Alto Networks' ADEM (Autonomous Digital Experience Management) group is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer with expertise in developing client-side software for web and desktop applications
- You will be part of a world-class engineering team working on innovative solutions in the ADEM domain, focusing on building robust, efficient, and scalable agents for monitoring and enhancing digital experiences
- You will collaborate with a multi-functional team of engineers to design and develop software systems that address complex challenges in the ADEM space, driving performance and reliability across diverse environments
- Responsible for complete software development process including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment, and support
- Collaborate with other cross functional teams in order to create tight integrations of product features and infrastructure
- Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers
- Participate actively and be a factor to design and development discussions
- Identify areas for improvement within the team and actively push for positive change through new initiatives or optimizations
- The ADEM engineering team is at the core of our SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) offering. We are constantly innovating—challenging the way the industry thinks about digital experience and cybersecurity
- We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment

### Benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day.

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