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Palo Alto Networks hires Backend Software Engineers across cloud infrastructure, threat detection, and security platform development. The company has an established process for sponsoring work visas across multiple categories, making it a realistic target for international engineers at various stages of their U.S. immigration journey.
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Get Access To All JobsOur 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 seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to develop, build, and maintain our cutting edge cloud based, security product infrastructure, which operates at massive scale and helps protect customers sensitive data. Bring your software engineering expertise to work on our cutting edge Data Loss Prevention (DLP) product.
We want passionate engineers who love to design and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development, individual contributors who want to expand their skill set, take ownership of their feature areas and who are driven to solve problems at every level.
Participate in the design, deployment and scaling of our architecture as we transform it by using cloud native solutions on both AWS & GCP platforms. Participate in the redesign of the architecture scale and improve the DLP products resiliency, performance and functionality. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal. We are looking for talent engineers who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the complete software development life cycle including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment and support
- Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable Java, Golang & Python code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers
- Participate actively and contribute to design and development discussions
- Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
- Be able to clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering with 5+ years or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
- Solid experience of backend development using Java, Golang, Python, Spring Boot, J2EE, and cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS, Kubernetes and Docker
- Strong experience and knowledge with micro services, distributed systems, performance optimization and resiliency
- Proven track record of successful architecture and design for high transactions and data volume in enterprise and/or consumer facing applications
- Experience with Agile development process and embrace Agile methodologies
- Strong believer of automation test and strive for higher code coverage
- Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality and ability to execute
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building Cloud Security products
- Experience developing APIs (REST) based project using and experience with JSON
- Experience with NoSQL DB (Mongo, Cassandra) and RelationDB
- Experience with ElasticSearch, Redis and Kafka
- Experience in modern containerization (& cloud) technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience in mentoring junior team members in a high-performing teams
- Experience in AWS/GCP/Azure cloud
- Big plus if you have CASB, DLP or general SaaS application experience
- Big plus if you have experience with data security domain
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/commissioned 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.
$126,000.00 - $204,500.00/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?: Yes
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 seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to develop, build, and maintain our cutting edge cloud based, security product infrastructure, which operates at massive scale and helps protect customers sensitive data. Bring your software engineering expertise to work on our cutting edge Data Loss Prevention (DLP) product.
We want passionate engineers who love to design and code world-class security services on Cloud Providers. Engineers who bring new ideas in all facets of software development, individual contributors who want to expand their skill set, take ownership of their feature areas and who are driven to solve problems at every level.
Participate in the design, deployment and scaling of our architecture as we transform it by using cloud native solutions on both AWS & GCP platforms. Participate in the redesign of the architecture scale and improve the DLP products resiliency, performance and functionality. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate and work well with others towards achieving a common goal. We are looking for talent engineers who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the complete software development life cycle including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment and support
- Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable Java, Golang & Python code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers
- Participate actively and contribute to design and development discussions
- Work with DevOps and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues
- Be able to clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering with 5+ years or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
- Solid experience of backend development using Java, Golang, Python, Spring Boot, J2EE, and cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS, Kubernetes and Docker
- Strong experience and knowledge with micro services, distributed systems, performance optimization and resiliency
- Proven track record of successful architecture and design for high transactions and data volume in enterprise and/or consumer facing applications
- Experience with Agile development process and embrace Agile methodologies
- Strong believer of automation test and strive for higher code coverage
- Can-do attitude on problem-solving, quality and ability to execute
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building Cloud Security products
- Experience developing APIs (REST) based project using and experience with JSON
- Experience with NoSQL DB (Mongo, Cassandra) and RelationDB
- Experience with ElasticSearch, Redis and Kafka
- Experience in modern containerization (& cloud) technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience in mentoring junior team members in a high-performing teams
- Experience in AWS/GCP/Azure cloud
- Big plus if you have CASB, DLP or general SaaS application experience
- Big plus if you have experience with data security domain
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/commissioned 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.
$126,000.00 - $204,500.00/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?: Yes
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Align your portfolio with security infrastructure work
Palo Alto Networks' backend roles center on distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and high-throughput data pipelines. Tailor your GitHub profile and resume to reflect experience in these areas before applying, not after.
Target teams with active USCIS filing histories
Palo Alto Networks' security platform and cloud engineering teams have consistent patterns of sponsoring backend engineers. Search DOL LCA disclosure data by job title and worksite to identify which internal teams file most actively for your target role.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Backend Software Engineer openings by visa type
Sponsorship eligibility isn't always visible in a standard job listing. Use Migrate Mate to browse Backend Software Engineer roles at Palo Alto Networks filtered by the visa categories you qualify for, so you apply to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Palo Alto Networks' H-1B petitions require USCIS to classify backend engineering as a specialty occupation tied to your degree. If your credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before your recruiter asks.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B cap timing
If you're subject to the H-1B annual cap, USCIS only allows an October 1 start date for new petitions. When you receive a Palo Alto Networks offer, confirm with HR whether you need cap-subject filing and build your start date negotiation around that constraint.
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Find Backend Software Engineer at Palo Alto Networks JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Palo Alto Networks sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers. The company files both cap-subject petitions for new hires and cap-exempt transfers for candidates already on H-1B status with another employer. If you're applying as a new H-1B beneficiary, your employment start date will be tied to the October 1 cap year, so factor that into your offer timeline discussions with the recruiting team.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer jobs at Palo Alto Networks?
Apply directly through Palo Alto Networks' careers portal, or browse open Backend Software Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. Before applying, review the job description for team-specific signals like Kubernetes, Go, or cloud security tooling, since backend roles vary significantly across the company's product lines. Tailor your application to the specific infrastructure domain the team works in.
Which visa types does Palo Alto Networks commonly sponsor for Backend Software Engineers?
Palo Alto Networks sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Backend Software Engineers, and supports Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based sponsorship for longer-tenured employees. The right category depends on your citizenship: Australian nationals are eligible for the E-3, Canadian and Mexican nationals for TN, and most others would pursue H-1B or F-1 OPT depending on their current status.
What qualifications does Palo Alto Networks expect for Backend Software Engineer roles?
Most Backend Software Engineer roles at Palo Alto Networks require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Practically, the company looks for experience with distributed systems, REST or gRPC API design, and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Security domain knowledge is a differentiator but not always required at entry level, especially on infrastructure-focused teams.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Backend Software Engineer offer at Palo Alto Networks?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa category. F-1 OPT authorization is typically already in place before you start. H-1B cap-subject petitions have a fixed October 1 start date, with USCIS registration in March and a processing window of several months. E-3 and TN can move faster since they're consular-processed and not subject to annual caps. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B petitions if you need a faster adjudication decision.
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