Principal Software Engineer - Identity Security

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 ResponsibilitiesDrive 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.Requirements: 7+ years of hands-on experience in Software EngineeringExperience with modern backend technologies.

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experienceExperience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (Gemini, Claude) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, and unit test creationExperience in building and managing distributed cloud-based SaaS applicationsDeep understanding of cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices architecture, and Public Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)Experienced with monitoring, profiling and enhancing system performanceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsProficiency in Go / Python.Familiarity with Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j, Neptune, ArangoDB) is an advantageIdentity 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).This position is open to all candidates.