Principal Software Engineer (Java/Distributed Systems)

Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer (Java/Distributed Systems) At Palo Alto Networks--everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we are looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.-- Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks-- everything starts and ends with our mission: protecting our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. It's not a small goal. It isn't simple either, but we aren't in this for the easy answer. As a company with a foundation in challenging the way things are done, we're looking for innovators with a dedication to be their--best. In return, your career will have a tangible impact - one that's working toward technology that affects every level of society. Our mission doesn't happen by treading softly - no, it happens by defining an industry. It means building products that haven't been thought of. It means selling products with a solutions mindset. It means supporting the infrastructure of a company that moves at an incredible speed - intentionally - to stay ahead of the world's next cyber threat. With Firewall Data Lake, we're building the foundations of the next inflection point in the security industry by combining our deep expertise in security with the state of the art in large-scale infrastructure for data processing and machine learning .-- We are seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to design, develop and deliver next-generation technologies within our Firewall Datalake team that bridges cloud-based data processing and security disciplines to solve real-world problems. We build large-scale distributed software systems in Java using open source technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, Redis, etc, and other proprietary technologies. We need passionate engineers who love to code and build great products. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal. This is a unique opportunity to help build the products and practices that will support our growth over the next decade. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the role for you. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, know how to deliver, are deeply technical, highly innovative and long for the opportunity to build pioneering solutions to challenging problems, we want to talk to you. Responsibilities * Hands-on contribution in designing, building, reviewing, testing, debugging and maintaining the high performance flexible and highly scalable and distributed data pipeline. * Champion best practices for development, deployment and quality life cycles. * Be passionate about highly scalable and distributed queuing services such as Kafka and work towards becoming a domain expert. * Build quick prototypes to showcase platform enhancements. * Build tools to support developer productivity. * Guide the growth and development of engineers with mentoring, training and timely support. Your Experience * 10+ years for software development experience in designing and implementing large scale distributed systems processing large volume of data. * Experience working with Java and low level components such as networking, tcp protocol, buffering, caching etc. * Working experience in distributed queue such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc. * Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality, and ability to execute. * Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communications skills. * High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Fast learner and eager to absorb new emerging technologies. The Team To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we're facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren't shy about building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment. Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled chance to create the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don't wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. When Jamie was hired at Palo Alto Networks in 2011, I told him, "We're a startup and we need you delivering on day one." I almost feel bad in retrospect because Jamie didn't have any product management experience at the time, but I must have known that he would thrive under the challenge. I believed then (as I do now) that in product management, talent is often more important than experience. To really know Lewis, you have to spend time with him. Whether it's joining a phone call to hear his endlessly positive voice, or hearing his passion when speaking about celebrity real estate, his role model, Lebron James, or grapefruits, he's a constant presence in our working lives that will never be quite the same. One of Regina's passions is ensuring technology companies like ours are able to hire and nurture a strong, diverse workforce. She herself knows how difficult and unclear the path to success can be for underrepresented minorities; black women comprise just 3% of the American technology workforce, and even fewer hold leadership roles. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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