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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.
THE TEAM
Information Technology - Our Information Technology team at Palo Alto Networks is at the forefront of securing our own digital landscape. We're not just an IT department; we're the first customer of our groundbreaking cybersecurity products. This unique position allows us to innovate and implement the most advanced security solutions, setting the standard for the industry. You'll be part of a team that’s passionate about technology, dedicated to operational excellence, and committed to protecting our systems and data against the most sophisticated threats. Join us in shaping the future of IT in a security-first world.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Sr Principal AI Engineer, you will join a dynamic team to pioneer our Generative AI transformation. You will act as a hands-on, technical leader, architecting the next generation of our business applications. This role moves beyond traditional software engineering to design intelligent, agentic workflows that will revolutionize our Go-To-Market (GTM) and customer experience processes.
YOUR CAREER
You will join a dynamic and fast-paced team of seasoned fellow engineers designing and developing multi-tiered applications in a rapidly growing company. As a Sr Principal AI Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience to act as the trailblazer, helping us build and innovate enterprise-grade full-stack systems with a specific focus on Generative AI transformation.
We are looking for a highly hands-on, extremely technical leader to architect the next generation of our internal and external business applications. You will move beyond traditional software engineering to design intelligent, agentic workflows that revolutionize our Go-To-Market (GTM) processes.
YOUR IMPACT
AI Architecture & Strategy
- Architect a Proxy-First AI Ecosystem: Lead the design and implementation of an "AI Gateway" intermediary layer to ensure vendor independence, allowing seamless switching between LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Llama, Anthropic) without refactoring core application code.
- Unified API Design: Build a single, unified API endpoint that abstracts the complexities of individual LLM providers, providing centralized control for access and security.
LLM Observability
- Deep System Visibility: Implement comprehensive observability pipelines specifically for GenAI to track trace-level data, prompt inputs/outputs, and model latency.
- Cost & Performance Optimization: Create architecture that optimizes performance and expense by routing simpler queries to cost-effective models.
- Feedback Loops: Integrate observability data into the development cycle to identify bottlenecks, high-latency chains, and model drift in real-time.
GenAI & Multi-Agent Development
- Agentic AI Leadership: Institute and promote innovative thinking by incorporating agentic AI, designing sophisticated Multi-Agent Systems and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) workflows.
- Business Workflow Automation: Apply GenAI to complex Go-To-Market (GTM) business logic, automating workflows such as customer support processes and entitlement platforms.
- Evaluation Frameworks: Pioneer "LLM as a Judge" testing methodologies to automate quality assurance, using capable models to evaluate the correctness, tone, and helpfulness of system outputs.
Security & Governance (Guardrails)
- AI Safety Implementation: Build robust guardrails to filter inputs and outputs, ensuring the prevention of PII exposure, offensive content, and prompt injection attacks.
- Adversarial Defense: Develop detection mechanisms including keyword filtering, behavioral analysis, and adversarial training to protect model instructions from manipulation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- 12+ years of IT system architecture, design, and development experience, or 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 5+ years with a PhD.
- Proven track record of technical leadership in Agile/Scrum environments, delivering large-scale implementations with aggressive timelines.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python.
- Extensive, hands-on experience building applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Llama 3, GPT-4, and Anthropic.
- Deep experience with Multi-Agent systems, Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, and orchestration frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering directly with business stakeholders to design workflows for Go-To-Market (GTM), sales, or support operations.
- Familiarity with Java or Node.js for enterprise integration.
- Proficiency with AI tracing and evaluation tools (e.g., LangSmith, Arize, HoneyHive, or custom OpenTelemetry implementations).
- Experience establishing 'Golden Datasets' for ground truth testing and performing comparative analysis across different models.
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.
$223,000.00 - $306,500.00/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
LOCATION
Santa Clara, California, United States
IT Ref ID: JR-012605
INTRODUCTION
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.
THE TEAM
Information Technology - Our Information Technology team at Palo Alto Networks is at the forefront of securing our own digital landscape. We're not just an IT department; we're the first customer of our groundbreaking cybersecurity products. This unique position allows us to innovate and implement the most advanced security solutions, setting the standard for the industry. You'll be part of a team that’s passionate about technology, dedicated to operational excellence, and committed to protecting our systems and data against the most sophisticated threats. Join us in shaping the future of IT in a security-first world.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Sr Principal AI Engineer, you will join a dynamic team to pioneer our Generative AI transformation. You will act as a hands-on, technical leader, architecting the next generation of our business applications. This role moves beyond traditional software engineering to design intelligent, agentic workflows that will revolutionize our Go-To-Market (GTM) and customer experience processes.
YOUR CAREER
You will join a dynamic and fast-paced team of seasoned fellow engineers designing and developing multi-tiered applications in a rapidly growing company. As a Sr Principal AI Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience to act as the trailblazer, helping us build and innovate enterprise-grade full-stack systems with a specific focus on Generative AI transformation.
We are looking for a highly hands-on, extremely technical leader to architect the next generation of our internal and external business applications. You will move beyond traditional software engineering to design intelligent, agentic workflows that revolutionize our Go-To-Market (GTM) processes.
YOUR IMPACT
AI Architecture & Strategy
- Architect a Proxy-First AI Ecosystem: Lead the design and implementation of an "AI Gateway" intermediary layer to ensure vendor independence, allowing seamless switching between LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Llama, Anthropic) without refactoring core application code.
- Unified API Design: Build a single, unified API endpoint that abstracts the complexities of individual LLM providers, providing centralized control for access and security.
LLM Observability
- Deep System Visibility: Implement comprehensive observability pipelines specifically for GenAI to track trace-level data, prompt inputs/outputs, and model latency.
- Cost & Performance Optimization: Create architecture that optimizes performance and expense by routing simpler queries to cost-effective models.
- Feedback Loops: Integrate observability data into the development cycle to identify bottlenecks, high-latency chains, and model drift in real-time.
GenAI & Multi-Agent Development
- Agentic AI Leadership: Institute and promote innovative thinking by incorporating agentic AI, designing sophisticated Multi-Agent Systems and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) workflows.
- Business Workflow Automation: Apply GenAI to complex Go-To-Market (GTM) business logic, automating workflows such as customer support processes and entitlement platforms.
- Evaluation Frameworks: Pioneer "LLM as a Judge" testing methodologies to automate quality assurance, using capable models to evaluate the correctness, tone, and helpfulness of system outputs.
Security & Governance (Guardrails)
- AI Safety Implementation: Build robust guardrails to filter inputs and outputs, ensuring the prevention of PII exposure, offensive content, and prompt injection attacks.
- Adversarial Defense: Develop detection mechanisms including keyword filtering, behavioral analysis, and adversarial training to protect model instructions from manipulation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- 12+ years of IT system architecture, design, and development experience, or 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 5+ years with a PhD.
- Proven track record of technical leadership in Agile/Scrum environments, delivering large-scale implementations with aggressive timelines.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python.
- Extensive, hands-on experience building applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Llama 3, GPT-4, and Anthropic.
- Deep experience with Multi-Agent systems, Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, and orchestration frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering directly with business stakeholders to design workflows for Go-To-Market (GTM), sales, or support operations.
- Familiarity with Java or Node.js for enterprise integration.
- Proficiency with AI tracing and evaluation tools (e.g., LangSmith, Arize, HoneyHive, or custom OpenTelemetry implementations).
- Experience establishing 'Golden Datasets' for ground truth testing and performing comparative analysis across different models.
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.
$223,000.00 - $306,500.00/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
LOCATION
Santa Clara, California, United States
IT Ref ID: JR-012605
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an AI Software Developer
Frame your credentials around U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field satisfies E-3 visa's specialty occupation requirement. If your degree is in a different discipline, document how your AI-specific coursework and experience map to the role USCIS reviews.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have certified LCAs for AI or machine learning job titles. Employers who have filed before understand the process, which shortens the time between offer and your consulate appointment.
Clarify job title framing before the offer stage
Titles like 'AI Engineer,' 'Machine Learning Engineer,' and 'Research Scientist' all qualify, but the offer letter must describe duties that require a specific bachelor's degree. Ask hiring managers to confirm the role will be written as a specialty occupation for the LCA before you accept.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate preparation, so nothing stalls between offer and start date.
Prepare a technical portfolio aligned to the specific AI domain
Consular officers assess whether your background genuinely supports the offered role. A portfolio showing deployed models, published research, or production AI systems in the relevant domain, such as computer vision or large language models, strengthens the specialty occupation case at your interview.
Negotiate your start date around consulate processing windows
Australian consulates currently schedule E-3 interviews within a few weeks, but administrative processing for AI roles with security-sensitive applications can add time. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer into your agreed start date and confirm this buffer with your employer upfront.
E-3 Visa AI Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find AI Software Developer jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces AI Software Developer roles at employers with E-3 and H-1B filing history, so you can filter to companies already comfortable with the sponsorship process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means a lot of wasted applications to employers who won't sponsor.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa or H-1B work better for AI Software Developer roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is significantly more practical. There's no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your consulate appointment clears. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and a fixed October 1 start date, which makes it a poor fit for roles with urgent hiring timelines common in AI.
Do AI Software Developer roles qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the job duties genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics. Roles focused on building, training, or deploying AI and machine learning systems consistently meet this standard. Roles described as requiring a degree in any field, or with duties a non-specialist could perform, are harder to support.
Can I switch AI employers while on E-3 status?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours lists the previous employer. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 doesn't have a formal portability provision, so you can't legally start the new role until the new LCA is certified and, if required, a new visa is issued at a consulate.