Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
About the role
As a Distinguished Engineer you will be the chief architect and technical authority for Palo Alto Networks’ access agent platform. You will own the unified architectural vision across our core endpoint clients including GlobalProtect, Prisma Access Agent, ADEM, and many others spanning Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Seasoned and accomplished leadership in Endpoint systems development, core networking, and/or OS-level software development
- Cross-Product Impact: Track record of defining cross-team architecture that was successfully adopted across multiple product groups
- Deep OS Internals: Expert hands-on knowledge in at least two target platforms: Windows: Kernel/driver models, WFP, services, OS process architecture
- MacOS: XPC, System/Network Extensions, IOKit, code-signing, notarization
- Linux: Netlink, routing, network namespaces, DNS handling
- Legacy Refactoring: Proven experience decomposing complex C/C++ codebases into modular, testable components using incremental, safe refactoring patterns
More about this role
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.
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