Job Summary
Join the Palo Alto Networks SASE group as a seasoned QA/Automation engineer to validate core networking and security features for our SD-WAN team. You will be part of a world-class, multi-functional engineering team working on groundbreaking technologies. In this role, you will solve interesting and complex problems in the SD-WAN space, contributing directly to our mission of protecting our digital way of life.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a small, fast-paced team to solve important customer problems and deliver impactful results.
Contribute to all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation.
Collaborate with development and quality assurance groups to achieve the best quality.
Suggest and implement improvements to the QA process.
Work with DevOps and Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues.
Lead, mentor, and coach team members to foster growth and excellence.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
5-10 years of relevant experience, with a BS or MS degree in a related field.
Strong experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, AliCloud, and OCI.
Strong experience with automation and programming using Python.
Strong experience with microservices technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong experience with REST APIs and automation framework development.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with UI Automation using Playwright with Python.
Experience using AI tools for test plans, strategy, and automation tasks.
Experience in system/scale testing simulating large enterprise networks.
Good understanding of control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices.
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, QEMU/KVM, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Good knowledge of standard TCP/IP protocols (ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, IPSec VPNs).
Good knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
Knowledge and experience in protocols like Multicast, IPv6, DNS, NAT, and DHCP.
Ability to build and maintain complex cloud/networking testbeds.
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 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
