Senior Staff Software Engineer (Automation Testing)

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 Job Summary We are looking for a technically sharp and innovation-driven Senior SDET who thrives in a fast-paced, agile development environment. The ideal candidate is someone who not only executes test automation with precision but also brings creative thinking, builds POCs (Proofs of Concept), and continuously pushes boundaries to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. As a Senior SDET, you will take complete ownership of quality initiatives, drive innovation in test design, and mentor others to elevate the overall engineering standards. Key

Responsibilities Quickly onboard and contribute to Agile sprints through both manual and automated testing. Independently drive POCs for new tools, frameworks, AI-driven testing solutions, and innovative approaches; evaluate their impact on quality and efficiency. Apply creative and AI-assisted testing techniques (e.g., intelligent test generation, anomaly detection) to uncover edge cases and ensure high-quality user experiences. Design and develop robust, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Selenium). Understand complex customer workflows and validate solutions accordingly. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and maintain testing infrastructure. Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating best practices into the QA process. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and mentor other QA engineers on innovative testing strategies and automation skills.