Sr. Principal Sqa Engineer (platform+dataplane) - Netsec Job in Palo Alto Networks

Company Introduction:

• Mission: Protect the digital way of life.
• Vision: A safer and more secure world.
• Values: Disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, in-person with flexibility.
• Benefits: Strong focus on employee well-being with development programs, FLEXBenefits, and work-life balance options.

Job Description:

• Role: Sr. Principal SQA Engineer (Software Quality Assurance) for the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) group.
• Team: World-class software engineering team working on SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) technologies.
• Responsibilities:
  • Design and execute test plans for core network & security features.
  • Collaborate with various teams (Product, Engineering, Support) to ensure high-quality product delivery.
  • Influence product development by reviewing technical documents.
  • Automate test cases using Python for efficiency.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Uphold company culture values.
• Requirements:
  • 16+ years of experience with a BS/MS degree.
  • Expertise in testing SD-WAN, Routers, Switches & Firewalls.
  • Experience with Linux, traffic generators, and network protocols.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficiency in Python (highly desired).
  • Experience with network testbed building.
  • Project leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies.

Team Culture:

• Innovative and challenges the status quo.
• Embraces ambiguity and thrives on solving complex problems.
• Values diversity and collaboration.

Company Commitment:

• To inclusion and innovation.
• Provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer.