Principal Software Engineer (Virtualization)

Job Title Join our Cloud Network and AI Security team and contribute to developing next-generation virtualization and service offerings for our Next-Gen firewalls and AI Runtime security solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement new features and integrations for virtualization features across diverse cloud environments and deployments. Engage in all phases of the product development cycle from concept definition, design, through implementation, and testing. Develop comprehensive functional specifications, evaluate task requirements and timelines, and contribute to design, development, debugging, and support processes. Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, various hypervisors, system software, and networking. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, Python, and Go. Proficiency in low-level linux systems programming technologies Familiarity with cloud service architectures, including compute, networking, load-balancers, and identity management. Experience with cloud deployments on platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Experience with network virtualization technologies such as DPDK, XDP. Strong knowledge in network security fields such as stateful firewall, packet processing, and network ACL. Strong scripting skills in bash and Python. Familiarity with Terraform/CFT/PowerShell ARM templates. BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent or equivalent military experience. 7+ years of related engineering experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Kubernetes and CNI Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr Our Commitment We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. 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 . 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes