Senior Principal Software Engineering - QA (Cloud Services)

Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Your CareerAs a member of our SWFW (Cloud NGFW/Virtualization) team at Palo Alto Networks, you will drive and deliver our next-generation virtualization products and cloud security offerings. Your Impact

Lead and expand a high performing QA Engineering teams responsible for Cloud NGFW, Public Cloud Integration & SWFW in general

Define and drive the execution plan for quality delivery

Provide Thorough Technical Leadership in the areas of Cloud Based Orchestration, Cloud delivered Security as Service, Cloud Networking and Automation Design

Operate with an Automation first mindset and drive innovation in test design, automation and framework to achieve the same

Participate in system design so that Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the SWFW (Cloud NGFW & VM/CN) product Development

Develop and/or Enhance Automated test Infrastructure to enable building Scalable & Flexible tests that reflect real world network deployment scenarios

Enhance Test strategies, Automation & Build infrastructure to deliver a high Quality Product/Cloud service to meet Enterprise Standards and Expectations

Partner closely with Product Management to help identify and drive customer outcomes

Partner with Cloud Technology vendors in defining strategic outcomes for NextGen products

Ability to manage highly visible projects effectively across multiple geographic locations

Create best practices and metrics that will drive success for the team

Your Experience

10+ years of software QA experience in Cybersecurity, Networking and Cloud technologies

5+ years of experience building and leading teams of SDETs working on Enterprise class Cloud delivered Network or Security Services, Infrastructure products across geographies

Experience in end to end qualification and delivery of Network/Cloud SaaS through CI-CD across various cloud providers

Experience in Public Cloud Infrastructure and Networking - Hands-on experience in cloud orchestration and networking in AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI would be a plus

Experience/Expertise with designing and implementing automation frameworks for microservices based applications or Network Security solutions

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

An elevated sense of ownership and focus on driving business value - A leadership style focused on building relationships, establishing trust with diverse colleagues, executive stakeholders, and business partners

Ability to prioritize multiple projects at once and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Deep expertise in computer science and an insatiable curiosity to keep learning - Ability to guide the team in making informed, well-analyzed, prudent, and practical technical decisions

The TeamOur engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 between $185,000/yr to $299,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/) .Our CommitmentWe’re problem solvers that 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.