Full-Time
Principal Engineer
Multiple Teams
Updated on 8/23/2026
Palo Alto Networks
10,001+ employees
Firewall and cloud security provider
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
The role is office-based full time.
Bachelor's
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- An M.E. or B.E. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
- At least 9 years of professional software development experience is required.
- Extensive hands-on programming skills in C/C++, Python, and Go are required.
- Expertise in the control plane, data plane, and security features of SD-WAN platforms is required.
- Deep knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking and routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, IPSec, QoS, and NAT, is required.
- Design and implement highly scalable software features for the SD-WAN solution.
- Architect large-scale distributed systems to ensure high availability and performance.
- Lead database design and implementation for custom use cases, including graph and time-series databases.
- Collaborate with development and quality assurance teams to achieve optimal product quality.
- Work closely with DevOps and Technical Support to troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues.
- Suggest and implement improvements to the software development lifecycle and team processes.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Experience with DPDK for high-performance network packet processing.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application.
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, GCE, and Kubernetes, as well as virtualization technologies.
- Knowledge of application-layer protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, and SIP, and TLS/SSL internals.
Palo Alto Networks provides hardware, software, and subscription-based security solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats. Its products include network firewalls (Strata), cloud security (Prisma Cloud), and AI-powered security operations (Cortex), which work together to secure on-premises and cloud environments, manage identity and access, and detect threats. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end security stack that combines hardware, software licenses, and ongoing services across enterprises, SMBs, and government clients. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive protection for networks, data, and applications as organizations move between data centers and cloud environments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 revenue reached $3.0 billion, up 31%, showing strong enterprise demand.
- Next-generation security ARR hit $8.1 billion, up 60%, driven by AI and firewall upgrades.
- China review started August 6, 2026, and validates PANW's strategic importance.
What critics are saying
- China's August 6, 2026 review can block government purchases and pressure Asia-Pacific revenue.
- CyberArk and Chronosphere added billions of goodwill and integration risk after February and January 2026.
- A severe China ban would remove a strategic market and weaken global trust.
What makes Palo Alto Networks unique
- August 2026: PANW spans firewalls, identity, observability, and AI security on one platform.
- Chronosphere closed January 29, 2026; Embrace adds real-user monitoring to observability.
- June 2026: PANW led Gartner observability again, reinforcing cross-sell across security teams.
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Palo Alto Networks' stock has surged 142% over six months to $385.04, but the catalysts were visible in company reports well before the market reacted. The cybersecurity firm disclosed in May 2025 that its researchers simulated a complete ransomware attack in under 25 minutes using AI, signalling a shift in threat landscape. Management responded by acquiring observability platform Chronosphere for $3.35 billion in January 2026 and raising its fiscal 2030 next-generation security ARR target to $20 billion from $15 billion. The thesis materialised in June 2026 results: next-generation security ARR grew 28% year-over-year, whilst next-generation firewall bookings jumped nearly 40%. Hardware delivered its strongest quarter in a decade on fifth-generation appliances and AI data centre deployments, exceeding management's earlier mid-single-digit growth expectations for fiscal 2026.
Palo Alto Networks' market value has surged from $113 billion a year ago to nearly $295 billion, a gain of more than 150%. The cybersecurity company acquired identity-security firm CyberArk and observability company Chronosphere, whilst management reports accelerating bookings from customers securing AI deployments. Revenue grew 31% year over year to $3.0 billion in the fiscal third quarter ended 30 April, though $388 million came from acquisitions. Organic revenue growth was approximately 14%. Next-generation security annual recurring revenue reached $8.1 billion, up 60% year over year, with acquisitions contributing $1.6 billion. Excluding acquisitions, growth was 28%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 6% to $0.85, whilst under GAAP accounting the company posted a $177 million quarterly loss. Management maintains guidance for 24% revenue growth in fiscal 2026 and a 40% adjusted free cash flow margin by fiscal 2028.