Software Engineer Intern

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 Join our Research and Development (R&D) team as a Software Engineer Intern and make a global impact by helping to prevent successful cyberattacks. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on projects that provide real hands-on experience with our Strata, Prisma, and Cortex products. This internship offers 1:1 mentorship and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that protect our digital way of life in a hybrid work model. We collaborate to build software that does not just work, but also solves real problems. Some of our most impactful projects started off with an engineer asking “why” and working with mentors and peers to create value. You will join a Research and Development (R&D) team that will give you the opportunity to make a global impact. One that protects our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyber attacks. A team looking for engineers who are passionate about technology, have an interest in cybersecurity, and also want to make a positive difference in the world that we live in. The projects our engineers are assigned will give real hands-on experience working on our products from our Strata, Prisma and Cortex organizations. Our Summer Internship Program from May-August or June-September provides you: 1:1 mentorship Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity Opportunities to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects Connections to other interns, recent grads, and employees across the company as well as our leaders Your Impact Collaborate closely with experienced engineers to design, develop, and implement software solutions. Write, test, and debug high-quality code that meaningfully improves our products and services. Utilize cutting-edge technologies to contribute to innovative projects that disrupt the cybersecurity industry. Contribute to projects within our Strata, Prisma, and Cortex product organizations, gaining hands-on experience. Proactively work with cross-functional teams including researchers and Product Managers to ensure project alignment and success. Engage with and learn from leading cybersecurity experts to deepen your industry knowledge and apply your learning to solve complex problems.

Qualifications

Your Experience Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, and returning to school in the following term. Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, C++, or Java. Preferred Qualifications A demonstrated passion for or interest in the field of cybersecurity. Previous internship or project experience related to software development. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation Disclosure

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.

$129,100.00 - $208,825.00/yr

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  [email protected].

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.