Principal Engineer Software

Skip to main content Saved Jobs (0) Job Alerts EN Deutsch (German) English (English) 日本語 (Japanese) Search Jobs Keywords Location Search Jobs Close Button Security Awareness! Read more to learn about how we're keeping job seekers safe. Palo Alto Networks is on a mission to keep the digital world safe, and this extends to job seekers as well. Please be mindful of a current bad actor practice of recruiters impersonating us. If you receive an email from someone who does not have a @paloaltonetworks.com email address, please do not respond or engage. Job Details Revolutionizing protection. Define what’s next in cybersecurity. Principal Engineer Software Boston, Massachusetts, United States Product Engineering Ref ID: JR-018245 Apply Save Job Current Employees, apply here Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Principal Engineer Software to lead the technical evolution of our Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform. This is a role for a deeply technical, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving the "hard problems" and setting the pace for the team. You will be a primary driver of our codebase, delivering high-impact features while ensuring our architecture remains secure, observable, and performant. As a senior technical presence, you will naturally uplevel the engineers around you by demonstrating engineering excellence in practice—shaping the platform through superior code, insightful design reviews, and the practical application of engineering standards.What You’ll DoDrive End-to-End Initiatives: Lead technical initiatives across Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), from problem discovery and design through implementation, rollout, and long-term ownership.Execute with Autonomy: Operate with a high degree of autonomy, translating ambiguous business and product problems into well-designed technical solutions.Define and Govern Standards: Establish engineering benchmarks to enhance the testability, observability, and performance of all technical solutions.Architect Complex Systems: Design cross-functional architectures that effectively balance product requirements with rigorous security constraints.Mentor and Uplevel Teams: Lead design reviews and architecture discussions while coaching engineers on implementation, testing, and security best practices.Drive Strategic Alignment: Build trust through clear communication and lightweight RFCs, collaborating with product partners to influence outcomes without formal authority.#LI-KR1 Qualifications Full-Stack Technical Expertise: 10+ years extensive experience...