# Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Network Security - PanOS Dev 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: Santa Clara, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Santa-Clara-United-States-of-America/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer----Network-Security---PanOS-Dev_JR-022878?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-sr-principal-software-engineer-network-security-panos-dev/

## About the role

Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience & Industry Background: 10+ years of professional software development experience in the enterprise networking or cybersecurity industry
- Core Engineering Skills: Proven proficiency in C, Go (Golang), Python programming within a Linux/Unix development environment
- Distributed Systems Architecture: Extensive experience with multi-threaded programming, asynchronous I/O, and designing large-scale, high-performance, or distributed server architectures
- Networking Expertise: Hands-on experience developing TCP/IP networking software and understanding lower-level network protocols
- End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated track record of leading and successfully executing complex technical projects from conception to release
- Strategic / Cross-Functional Impact: Proven ability to mentor senior engineers, collaborate across product management and architecture teams, and influence long-term technical roadmaps


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-sr-principal-software-engineer-network-security-panos-dev/