Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer (Cloud Management)

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.

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!

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we are looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

The Cloud Management Platform is a public cloud delivered management platform to manage all Palo Alto Networks Next generation network security solutions.

It’s an easy-to-use, scalable and secure platform to operationalize complex deployments using the Palo Alto Networks network security portfolio.

We are looking for a highly motivated AI-savvy Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Strata Cloud Manager QA team.

As a Principal SQA Engineer.

You will work in a team of highly motivated engineers building a highly scalable and secure multi-tenant public cloud solution to manage devices in physical, virtual or container form factors.

We are looking for passionate engineers that can code and build great products as well as leaders that can own and deliver.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures.

Strong knowledge of test automation methodologies, tools, and frameworks

Experience developing test automation for REST APIs using Python/Pytest

UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.

Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)

Proven track record of building autonomous testing systems or AI-powered quality engineering tools.

Demonstrated passion for applying innovative AI-based tools to accelerate coding and testing processes.

Cloud and CI/CD:

Experience testing Cloud Management platforms is highly desirable.

in building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security

Knowledge of Active Directories, Cloud Directories and Identity Providers like those offered by Azure, Google, Okta etc is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in fast-paced, innovative environments.

Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

Minimum of 10+ years' experience as a Software Developer/SDET/Software Test Engineer.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location.

For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below.

The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.

A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.