Experienced Backend Engineer (Cortex XSOAR)

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 Cortex products use cutting-edge technologies to deliver and innovate fast, with attention to quality and details. The great majority of the Cortex engineering group is located in the TLV office, which allows us to operate at a high pace with short loops of decision-making. We are looking for a passionate and skilled software engineer to join our Cortex XSOAR Content R&D group. You will develop new solutions that will transform the future of security orchestration and automation around the globe, specializing in Python programming. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, delivery, and quality of our services in an Agile environment. Furthermore, you will be collaborating with global tech, product, and security research teams, interfacing with other groups around the globe, and joining a rapidly growing Cybersecurity community. Your Impact Taking a leading role in the design and implementation of the content layer of the market leader SOAR platform. Setting high-quality standards, seeking and choosing technical solutions to meet current and future needs. Providing technical leadership and guidance, including design and code reviews. Being accountable for product delivery, quality, and timelines. Qualifications Your Experience 2-3 years of proven hands-on experience in software development 1+ years of proven hands-on experience with Python A strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for tasks from their initial concept through to production. High motivation to continuously learn, adapt, and elevate your technical skills on the job. A proactive approach to problem-solving, anticipating roadblocks and proposing actionable solutions. Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate smoothly with the team and articulate technical decisions. Nice to have; Experience with CI/CD Experience with Docker Experience with GCP 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . 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.