Revolutionizing protection.

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Your Career

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Full Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-impact software systems. This role requires deep technical expertise across frontend and backend technologies, strong leadership in driving projects from concept to production (0 → 1), and a passion for building platforms that empower engineering teams, particularly Internal Developer Portals (IDPs). As a Principal Engineer, you will set technical direction, mentor engineers, collaborate closely with product and leadership teams, and deliver robust solutions that scale with the business.

Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end architecture, design, and development of full stack applications

• Drive greenfield (0 → 1) initiatives from ideation to production

• Architect scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, Express, and Python/Go

• Build high-quality frontend applications using React and Material UI (experience with Backstage is a plus)

• Define engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns

• Mentor and guide engineers across teams through technical leadership and code reviews

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Ensure system performance, reliability, security, and maintainability

• Lead incident response, debugging, and system optimization efforts

Qualifications

Your Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

• 8+ years of experience in full stack or software engineering roles with principal-level impact

• Strong background in system design and software architecture

• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products end-to-end

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  

Technical Skills

Frontend

• Strong expertise in React

• Experience with Material UI or similar component libraries

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript

• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and performance optimization

Backend

• Extensive experience with Node.js and Express

• Strong programming experience in Python and/or Go

• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices

Platform & Infrastructure

• Experience building or working with Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) (major plus)

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)

• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

Data & Systems

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

• Strong system design skills for scalability, reliability, and performance

• Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)

Leadership & Experience

• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects, including 0 → 1 initiatives

• Ability to own technical vision and influence engineering strategy across teams

• Strong mentorship, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience driving architectural decisions at scale

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice to Have

• Experience designing platform tooling or developer experience (DX) solutions

• Knowledge of event-driven architectures

• Open-source contributions or technical thought leadership

What You’ll Bring

• A builder mindset with strong ownership and accountability

• Deep technical expertise combined with strategic thinking

• Passion for improving developer productivity and platform engineering

• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership

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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  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?: Yes