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Principal AI Engineer - Enterprise AI Solutions

Palo Alto Networks · Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · On-site

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About Palo Alto Networks

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

Lead the applied AI solution design and architecture, breaking down ambiguous business problems into concrete, actionable AI solution designs. Drive the hands-on development and implementation of key AI components, supporting both traditional and Generative AI model development and deployment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent military experience required
  • 12+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 5 years of experience
  • Proven expertise in designing and building complex, enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms and applications
  • Direct hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI systems
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go and proficiency in modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with distributed systems architecture, streaming data platforms, and cloud AI/ML platforms (e.g., GCP Vertex AI, AWS SageMaker)
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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