Senior Staff IT Software Engineer

About the job

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 dynamic Sr. Staff IT Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of our next-generation scalable services. Leveraging Python, Django, FastAPI, React, and GraphQL within Google Cloud Platform, you will evolve our core architecture and drive our transition into AI-native engineering. As a technical leader, you will ensure our systems—including traditional microservices and emerging agentic workflows—are resilient, scalable, and innovative

Your Impact

- Lead the architectural design and deployment of high-quality, scalable software assets using Python and React, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.

- Design and implement advanced agentic systems using the Vertex AI Agent SDK and A2A protocol to enable interoperability between autonomous services.

- Build and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to effectively bridge core IT data with LLM-driven applications.

- Influence and guide the engineering team in adopting Agentic IDEs to accelerate code delivery and simplify complex refactoring tasks.

- Proactively collaborate and exchange information with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to accomplish shared objectives and drive results.

- Mentor and empower junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, applied learning, and accountability in both full-stack and AI domains.

- Take ownership of project outcomes, ensuring software solutions are delivered on time and meet rigorous quality and performance standards.

- Challenge existing processes curiously and positively, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in our development lifecycle

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent military experience.

- 8+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python, utilizing frameworks like Django or FastAPI to build fault-tolerant microservice architectures.

- Demonstrated expertise in frontend development with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.

- Expert-level proficiency in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE).

- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade software solutions from concept to deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly Google Vertex AI.

- Knowledge of Agent SDK, A2A protocols, and the implementation of MCP servers.

- Experience using Agentic IDEs (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf) in a professional development environment.

- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

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.