Principal Software Engineer - Identity Security

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 Palo Alto Networks is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Software Engineer to join the Identity Security organization. Identity is the new perimeter, being the leading attack vector in modern breaches. You will be part of the Identities Team, a group of talented engineers dedicated to solving the complex problem of securing identities across hybrid and SaaS landscapes. Key Responsibilities Drive Strategic Vision: Contribute to and execute the long-term roadmap for our Identity solutions, ensuring our tech stack evolves alongside industry best practices and global business goals. Lead Innovation: Research and develop cutting-edge technologies to solve the "Identity Perimeter" problem, turning complex security research into tangible product features. Architect Scalable Solutions: Design and implement robust, secure architectures capable of managing identities across fragmented SaaS and on-premise ecosystems at enterprise scale. Foster a Culture of Excellence: Engage in a high-caliber engineering environment through mentorship, collaborative code reviews, and a shared commitment to continuous technical growth. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product, Platform, and DevOps teams to bridge the gap between complex security requirements and seamless user experiences. Own Your Career Path: Take on high-impact initiatives and leadership opportunities tailored to your experience level, with access to the resources needed to become a subject matter expert in Identity Security. Qualifications Required Qualifications 7+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering Experience with modern backend technologies. . or . in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (Gemini, Claude) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, and unit test creation Experience in building and managing distributed cloud-based SaaS applications Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices architecture, and Public Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performance Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Go / Python. Familiarity with Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j, Neptune, ArangoDB) is an advantage Identity Knowledge: Deep understanding of Identity concepts (Users, Groups, Roles, Permissions) Domain Expertise: Experience in Cybersecurity, specifically in domains like IAM (Identity and Access Management), CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management), or ITDR (Identity threat detection response) 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 . 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.