# Principal Software Engineer (AI Posture) 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 (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Principal-Software-Engineer--AI-Posture-_JR-023866?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-software-engineer-ai-posture-2/

## About the role

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate both high-level system architecture and detailed technical design
- Strong analytical thinking with close attention to implementation details
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Security Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices, risk assessment, and common threat models
- Networking domain experience and understanding of various network topologies spanning between cloud and on-prem
- Security Policy & Profiles: Understanding of security policies, access control models, and configuration profiles across operating systems, cloud environments, and enterprise applications


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