Software Automation/Test Engineer at Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

165500.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Network Testing, Switching Protocols, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, AWS, Azure, GCP, Network Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention, Test Tools, Bug Tracking

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are 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 Description Your Career As a Software Engineer in Test you will be working on our Performance Team who automates testing using Python, executes performance tests and develops new test tools. Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity Opportunity to contribute to one of the most critical aspect of company’s vision The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects Connections to other employees across the company as well as our leaders Your Impact Build automation Frameworks for, HW, Cloud, and Virtualization test environments Responsible for performance testing of our next-generation firewall platforms Build and maintain complex test environment Develop and execute test plans and test cases Develop tools and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of testing Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release Reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release Develop and maintain complex test bed environments Qualifications Your Experience Able to design, monitor and administer a scale-able, development and test automation system: From test integration to automation framework with proficiency in Python is a must L2-L3 network testing experience with knowledge of most common switching and routing protocols Knowledge of L4-L7 network layers and protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP and SSL Knowledge of setting test beds and testing in a Virtualization environment, including cloud platforms AWS, Azure, GCP etc. Experience testing network security products, preferably with firewalls and intrusion prevention is a plus Experience with typical test tools from Spirent, Breaking Point, and Ixia is a must Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira Provide innovative insight to better the reliability, scale-ability, and maintainability of systems Create and execute automated and manual test plans and maintain accurate documentation of results and process Knowledge of Windows and Linux system set up and administration is a plus Knowledge of encryption and tunneling protocol test methods is a plus Hands-on experience with Python, Linux, MySQL, and Networking. Requirements – To apply, you must have a 4-year Undergraduate Degree with 3+ years of experience in relevant fields. You must have the authorization to work within the United States. Additional Information The Team The Performance QA Team is responsible for validating all products including physical, virtual and cloud performance as defined in specifications. 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $104000 - $165500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that 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.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer in Test, you will automate testing, execute performance tests, and develop new test tools. You will work closely with Software Engineering and Product Management teams during product development from design to release.