Senior principal software Engineer

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. Senior principal software Engineer Boston, Massachusetts, United States Product Engineering Ref ID: JR-019570 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!This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job SummaryAbout the RoleIdira Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) for RDP provides secure, brokered Remote Desktop access to Windows servers without exposing credentials or opening inbound network access.We are searching for a **highly motivated, visionary Senior Principal Software Engineer** to join the SIA RDP team. In this role, you will be a technical cornerstone of a highly talented, cross-functional development team of developers, architects, and QA engineers operating in a fast-paced, agile environment. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates world-class professional skills, a collaborative team-player mentality, and an unwavering drive to always strive for excellence in securing critical infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect & Innovate: Drive the architectural vision, complex and robust system design, and end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade features and enhancements for the SIA RDP product, ensuring unparalleled standards of quality, scalability, and security.Technical Leadership:Lead the implementation of highly resilient, distributed, and mission-critical software components.Strategic Collaboration:Partner closely with architects, product management, and cross-functional stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and implement cutting-edge security solutions.Mentorship & Culture:Mentor and coach senior engineers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.QualificationsExperience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in modern C++ development (with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software).System Design: Deep expertise in complex and robust system design, architectural patterns, and...