Principal Engineer Software- IGA (Idira)

Our Mission

At 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 Are

In 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 Summary

Your Career

We are searching for a Principal Engineer Software who combines creative problem-solving with relentless execution. In this role, you will be pivotal in scaling our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform to meet the demands of large enterprises. You will drive core engineering activities for the on-prem connector system and push the boundaries of what our system can deliver.

Your Impact

• Scale the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform to meet the demands of large enterprises.
• Drive core engineering activities for the on-premise connector system.
• Own the entire agile development lifecycle, from initial architecture and automation to production care and customer feedback.
• Build enterprise-scale applications in hybrid cloud/SaaS (AWS preferred) and on-premise environments.
• Leverage modern AI tools to lead, design, and accelerate end-to-end feature delivery.
• Champion clean architecture, scalable design, rigorous testing, and optimal performance.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 10+ years of software engineering experience using Python, Go, Node.js, Ruby, Java, or C#.
• Strong, hands-on proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
• 2-3+ years of experience building enterprise-scale applications in cloud/SaaS ecosystems (AWS preferred).
• 2+ years of experience managing on-premise environments.
• Proven capability to leverage modern AI tools to lead, design, and accelerate end-to-end feature delivery.
• A solid and practical understanding of software security and networking fundamentals.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.