Sr/Principal Engineer Software - AI Transformation (Cortex Cloud)

Get ready to shape the future of software development at Palo Alto Networks! You'll be joining a pioneering team building our revolutionary, internal agentic AI tool. This isn't just another product; it's our solution for increasing developer productivity through advanced vibe coding using state-of-the-art LLM models. We are developing an enterprise-grade, high-scale platform, designed to be used by thousands of our own engineers. We are looking for a tech-savvy and innovative developer who is excited to build the generative AI-powered tools that will define our next generation of engineering.

Responsibilities

Drive the development of sophisticated, AI-powered features end-to-end, from ideation and technical design to seamless deployment in production; Architect and implement hyper-scalable solutions on GCP capable of supporting thousands of developers, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and reliability; Obsess over the developer experience, passionately enhancing the user experience (UX) of the product's features to create an intuitive and powerful tool

Requirements

6+ years of experience working as a Backend Developer; Proven expertise in AI Vibe Coding and a strong interest in developing AI-driven developer tools; Strong proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python, Golang, TypeScript; Experience building and maintaining live, high-scale cloud production systems, preferably on a major cloud provider like GCP; A strong technical background; independent and self-motivated, with excellent problem-solving skills; A deep passion for enhancing the developer experience

Nice to have

Experience in developing IDE plugins; Experience in developing systems with LLM integration; Experience with Security products; Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience