# Principal Software 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: 2026-11-08
- Apply by: 2026-12-23
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Principal-Software-Engineer--Prisma-Access-_JR-024140?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

As a Principal Software Engineer for Prisma Access, you will lead the architecture, systems design, and performance optimization of cloud infrastructure underpinning Palo Alto Networks' flagship solution. In this role, you will bridge low-level Linux systems programming, packet processing, and routing protocols with hyper-scale multi-cloud infrastructure. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- ​10+ years of progressive systems engineering and software development experience in cloud networking infrastructure, high-throughput systems, or distributed security platforms
- Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Rust, combined with extensive scripting and automation experience in Python
- Hands-on expertise in the Linux networking subsystem (netfilter, iptables/nftables, network namespaces, routing tables, socket programming) and high-performance packet acceleration frameworks (eBPF, DPDK, or SR-IOV)
- Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), routing daemons (e.g., FRR, BIRD), tunneling protocols (IPSec, GRE, WireGuard), and core transport protocols (TCP/UDP, SSL/TLS, QUIC)
- Demonstrated track record of deploying and operating mission-critical network appliances or services within AWS, GCP, or OCI environments
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical industry experience


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