Principal C++ Engineer

Our Mission

At 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 Are

We 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

Your Career

We are looking for a Principal C++ Engineer for our Tel Aviv R&D center.

Join our world-class team of researchers and engineers in Tel Aviv, Israel, and play a pivotal role in architecting a more secure foundation for the enterprise browser landscape. This is not just a job; it's a chance to leave your mark on the future of security. Become a pioneer in shaping the core of our Chromium-based enterprise browser and push the boundaries of what's possible.

More information about the Prisma Access Browser can be found here.

Your Impact

• Lead the change - Own critical features from conception to deployment, shaping the core of our Chromium-based enterprise browser
• Mastermind innovations - Solve difficult challenges, keeping our users' experience smooth and secure
• Empower your team - Mentor and guide fellow engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering a collaborative environment where brilliance thrives
• Champion excellence - Set the bar high, driving continuous improvement in processes, tools, and the overall product

Join us and

• Work alongside the best in the industry, pushing the boundaries of enterprise security in a collaborative and inspiring environment
• Shape the future of a critical product, impacting millions of users and making a tangible difference in the cybersecurity landscape
• Grow as a leader and innovator, with unparalleled opportunities to mentor, research, and shape the technical direction of our team

Your Experience

• C++ virtuoso - 5+ years of wielding endpoint development skills with mastery, tackling complex performance optimizations, multi-threaded/process challenges while maintaining up-to-speed with latest industry standards
• Exceptional debugging skills, capable of unraveling complexities using a variety of tools on various platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

Advantage

• Chromium champion - Strong understanding of Chromium's internals and a proven track record of contributing to open-source projects
• Familiarity with web browser fundamentals, including concepts like cookies, sandboxing, and profiles
• Experience working with JavaScript and/or building Chrome extensions
• Comprehension of security concepts such as authentication and authorization mechanisms, and experience with security protocols such as OAUTH, OIDC 
• Research pioneer - A passion for delving into low-level systems and OS APIs, translating your findings into groundbreaking security solutions
• Leadership instinct - Proven ability to guide and inspire others, fostering a culture of shared ownership and technical excellence
• Communication architect - Articulate your vision clearly and convincingly, collaborate effectively with diverse teams across functions

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we're facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and access technology and the products and services that dedicatedly address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks and enabling secure access to all on-prem and cloud applications. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about Access and security. These engineers aren't shy about building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled chance to create the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people and products can transform a business, this is the team for you.   If the prospect of affecting tens of millions of people, enabling them to work remotely securely and easily in ways never done before, thrill you - you belong with us.

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Our Commitment

We'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  [email protected].

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.