Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer

Responsibilities Deliver impactful results by working within a small, fast-paced team to solve critical customer problems related to SD-WAN technologies. Contribute to all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation, ensuring comprehensive quality assurance from design to deployment. Proactively collaborate and exchange information with development and QA groups to achieve the highest product quality and ensure alignment on shared objectives. Challenge the status quo by suggesting and implementing innovative improvements to the QA process, automation frameworks, and test methodologies. Partner with DevOps and Technical Support teams to efficiently troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex customer-reported issues. Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members, empowering them and fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Qualifications Required

Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent military experience. 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related engineering role. Expertise with standard TCP/IP protocols (e.g., ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, IPSec VPNs). Demonstrated expertise in testing enterprise routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Strong proficiency in automation and programming using Python and REST APIs. Deep understanding of control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices. Preferred

Qualifications Experience with networking features like Multicast, IPv6, DNS, NAT, and DHCP. Experience in system and scale testing, simulating large enterprise network environments. Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, QEMU/KVM, or Microsoft Hyper-V. Experience with performance characterization and analysis of networking products.

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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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered

compensation may also include restricted stock units and a

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benefits may be found here . $147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yr 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 [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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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