# Sr Principal Software Engineer 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: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer_JR-024449?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-sr-principal-software-engineer/

## About the role

You will work with a team of amazing device identification and security professionals to help identify, monitor, and protect the ever-growing number of connected devices in our vast customer base. This is one of the fastest-growing areas of cybersecurity today, and we offer a great opportunity to help shape this landscape and make a real impact in securing the future of Device Security. 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

- Degree: A Degree in Computer Science or similar fields
- Experience: 12+ years of work experience in related fields
- Networking: Good knowledge of computer networking in general, and Ethernet and TCP/IP in particular
- Programming: Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Go, or Java
- Security Domain Knowledge: Experience in one or more of the following is highly valued: Security vulnerability detection and monitoring
- Malware attack analysis


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