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Revolutionizing protection.

Define what’s next in cybersecurity.

Staff IT Software Engineer, Java/ SpringBoot

Santa Clara, California, United States Information Technology Full-time Ref ID: JR-001719
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Our Mission

At 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 Are

We 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.

Your Career

Are you passionate about building game-changing technology? We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to help shape the future of our IT Customer Experience Team! In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions, including our cutting-edge licensing system, a critical component of our product ecosystem.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier product and engineering teams, playing a pivotal role in both product development and the continuous evolution of our engineering best practices. If you’re eager to tackle exciting challenges, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a thirst for learning new technologies, this is the place for you!

Your Impact

  • Design and build scalable, high-performance business systems that are critical to our success
  • Work in an agile environment where you'll drive key projects and set the pace for development
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to align project goals, schedules, and strategies
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • Master the art of balancing security, stability, and innovation—all while keeping an eye on tight deadlines and business needs
  • Mentor fellow engineers, challenging them to grow and excel while ensuring high-quality standards

Your Experience 

  • 6+ years of software development experience or equivalent expertise
  • Full-stack development experience with expertise in system architecture and back-end technologies (API / Web / DB / Distributed Systems)
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservice Architecture, and multi threaded application
  • Proficiency in back-end development with Java8 (Spring Boot, Spring Security), C#, and Web APIs
  • Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring and growing technical teams
  • Experience with SnapLogic integration for building and managing data pipelines
  • Experience with TDD/BDD, automated testing frameworks, and version control(Git)

The Team

Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll join the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. 

We’re connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

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 between $124000 - $201500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’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  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.

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