Key Responsibilities
Contribute to and execute the long-term roadmap for our Identity solutions, ensuring our tech stack evolves alongside industry best practices.
Research and develop cutting-edge technologies to solve the Identity Perimeter problem, turning complex security research into tangible product features.
Design and implement robust, secure architectures capable of managing identities across fragmented ecosystems at enterprise scale.
Engage in a high-caliber engineering environment through mentorship, collaborative code reviews, and a shared commitment to continuous technical growth.
Partner with Product, Platform, and DevOps teams to bridge the gap between complex security requirements and seamless user experiences.
Take on high-impact initiatives and leadership opportunities tailored to your experience level to become a subject matter expert in Identity Security.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
4+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering with modern backend technologies.
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (Gemini, Claude) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, and unit test creation.
Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices architecture, and Public Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Strong experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling for large-scale, performance-critical applications.
Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Go.
Deep understanding of Identity concepts (Users, Groups, Roles, Permissions).
Experience in Cybersecurity, specifically in domains like IAM (Identity and Access Management), CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management), or ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response).
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.
