Senior Principal Engineer Software (Prisma SDWAN Platform) - NetSec

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Job DescriptionYour CareerAs a member of the Prisma SDWAN Platform Software team at Palo Alto Networks, you will participate in the design and development of our Next-Generation platforms. Responsibilities will include platform bring-up, platform security using TPM chip, development of both kernel and user-space drivers, provisioning of third-party vendor switch/fabric and the overall development of consistent platform software for all HW platforms.As a Platform Software Engineer, you will be expected to participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation, test and field deployment. This includes developing functional specifications, assessing task requirements and scheduling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams like ASIC, Hardware, Diags, Manufacturing, Quality assurance and Customer Support teams.Your Impact

Work from start to finish on product design, starting with conceptualization through to implementation and deployment.
Innovate new product features based on customer, partner, and technical support engineer feedback
Proactively identify product features for improvement and innovation.
Troubleshoot changes to the product to ensure high-quality output of the product design

QualificationsYour Experience

15+ years of experience with Linux Kernel, Platform and user-space drivers, FPGA, Firmware, PHY, Switch/Fabric SDK, Optics, Storage, POE controllers
System level expertise for platform software bring-up and support
Experience with chassis based appliances
Experience in Enterprise and Data center environments.
Expert level C coding/debugging skills
Strong scripting skills with bash and python
Experience with building large-scale, multi-threaded software systems
Experience with debugging Linux kernel performance, memory and platform boot-time issues
Experience with high availability mechanisms is a plus
Experience with TPM, FIPS and CC Certifications is a plus
Experience with Intel DPDK is a plus
Ability to work well with senior engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Familiarity with x86 and MIPS architecture is a plus
Related programming experience required

Additional InformationThe TeamOur engineering team is at the core of our products - connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.Our CommitmentWe're problem solvers that 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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