# Sr Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Applications - Data Path) 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: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer--L7-Security---Data-Path-_JR-020272?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-sr-principal-software-engineer-cloud-applications-data-path/

## About the role

As a key member of Layer-7 Security group, you will be responsible for designing and developing device identity solutions, and other security features on the next-generation firewalls. You will work with product management on user requirements, apply your knowledge to functional design, utilize your programming skills for efficient and robust implementation, and interact with quality assurance and field support teams throughout the entire software development cycle. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- ​ Required Qualifications
- Proficient in C programming under Linux development environment. Additionally, Go, python experience preferred
- Experience with multi-threaded programming and large-scale, distributed, and/or high-performance software design and architecture
- Experience with TCP/IP networking software development
- Experience with Redis or NoSQL database preferred
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI to maximize productivity and operational efficiency


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