# Distinguished Engineer - Access Agent Platform at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Distinguished-Engineer---Endpoint-Access-Agents_JR-022917?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-distinguished-engineer-endpoint-access-agents/

## 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


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