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Revolutionizing protection.

Define what’s next in cybersecurity.

Senior Automation Engineer(QA)

Santa Clara, California, United States IT Ref ID: JR-016583
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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

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer (QA) to drive test automation strategy, design, and execution across our products. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building scalable automation frameworks, strong programming skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software in fast-paced, agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks

  • Build automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend services

  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality across the SDLC

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing

  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issues to closure

  • Mentor junior QA engineers and establish best practices for automation

  • Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and execution time

  • Participate in design reviews and provide inputs from a quality perspective

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on test automation

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript

  • Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium

  • Experience in API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate

  • Strong understanding of test frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, etc.)

  • Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI

  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

  • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, etc.)

  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

  • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

  • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Strong ownership and accountability

  • Ability to work independently and lead initiatives

  • Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset

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.

$106,000.00 - $170,500.00/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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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