# Senior Software Engineer - AI Security 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: Senior
- 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/Senior-Software-Engineer---AI-Security_JR-022393?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-senior-software-engineer-ai-security/

## About the role

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## What they're looking for

- Deep Engineering Expertise: 4-6+ years designing and securing complex software, with a proven ability to write and review production code cross-functionally
- Architecture & Threat Analysis: Strong judgment in evaluating data flows, permissions, and trust boundaries to spot structural weaknesses and redesign them for safety
- Strategic Execution: Proven ability to turn complex security risks into concrete, implementable product features
- Automation-First Approach: Focused on building reusable tools, secure libraries, and automated test patterns to solve problems permanently
- Practical knowledge of prompt injection testing, AI red teaming, and evaluating model safety
- Familiarity with enterprise SaaS requirements (e.g., audit logs, data residency, encryption, customer trust guarantees)


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