Principal Software Engineer (Cloud NGFW)

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Software Engineer (Cloud NGFW)

• Team focus: Next Generation Firewall as a Service

Description

You will design, develop, and deliver next-generation cloud security service technologies for a cloud-based NextGen Firewall platform. This role emphasizes ownership of end-to-end workflows, scalable feature delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to produce high-quality software. You will also build front-end capabilities across multiple platforms and mentor team members as the service grows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement highly scalable software features for the next-generation security platform

• Own end-to-end workflow for the expanding service

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal/external partners to deliver high-quality software

• Suggest and improve the development process for an initial (v1) service

• Proactively identify, articulate, and mitigate risks across ongoing and planned projects

• Collaborate with DevOps and Technical Support to troubleshoot customer issues and improve customer experiences

• Design and build the front end of the service across multiple platforms

• Interview, mentor, and coach new team members

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with cloud-native application development at scale

• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Java

• Experience building distributed systems

• Experience with AI coding tools

• Experience with cloud-native service development on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or OCI

• Experience with complex cloud networking topologies and multi-cloud interconnect

• Experience with cloud development (REST APIs, databases, serverless computing) for distributed cloud applications

• M.S./B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Benefits

• Compensation range: $156,400.00–$253,000.00 per year (base salary; plus restricted stock units and bonus may apply)

• Equal opportunity employer; committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities