Distinguished Engineer Software (Cortex Platform) at Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · Joined
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Distinguished Engineer Software (Cortex Platform)
Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · Just now · 0 applicants
NewHybridFull-timeLead
Pay
$249k–$341kListed
Workplace
Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead
Team: Cortex Cloud · Source: jobright · Posted by joined-scrapper
About the role
Provide hands-on technical leadership for AI-native initiatives on the Cortex Cloud team, designing scalable cloud-based systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and mentoring teams to improve delivery and engineering standards.
What you’ll do
Design scalable cloud-based systems
Resolve complex engineering challenges
Mentor teams to improve delivery and engineering standards
Embed within product teams as a hands-on engineer
Deliver roadmaps while mastering internal systems
Influence engineers, managers, and executives without formal authority
What you’ll need
Deep practical AI expertise and proven track record building AI systems
Broad technical depth across architecture, distributed systems, cloud, and data
Deep expertise in OS internals, networking, concurrency, storage, database internals, and performance profiling
Extensive experience as a senior hands-on engineer and go-to technical expert
Strong background in cybersecurity is highly advantageous
Proven DevOps experience and hands-on infrastructure knowledge
Original job description
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Distinguished Engineer for the Cortex Cloud team. The role provides hands-on technical leadership across AI-native initiatives, designing scalable cloud-based systems, resolving complex engineering challenges, and mentoring teams to improve delivery and engineering standards.Exceptional communication and interpersonal…