# Principal Software Automation Networking/ Test Engineer (Prisma Access) 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: Principal and up
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Principal-Software-Automation-Test-Engineer--Prisma-Access-_JR-021185?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-software-automation-networking-test-engineer-prisma/

## About the role

Palo Alto Networks SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Principal SQA engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the SD-WAN team. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies in the SD-WAN area. You will work with a multi- functional team of engineers solving interesting problems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of relevant experience, with a BS /MS degree or equivalent military experience required
- Proficient in standard TCP/IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP & IPSec VPNs
- Experience in testing of enterprise routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF & EIGRP etc
- Experience with networking features like Multicast, IPv6, DNS, NAT & DHCP
- Experience with control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices
- Exposure to Linux platform testing on x86 platform architecture, Components and tools


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-software-automation-networking-test-engineer-prisma/