Cortex Backend Engineer

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
As a member of the Cortex Cloud Engineering team, you'll contribute to our mission to become the #1 CNAPP solution, strengthening our position as the most complete and advanced cybersecurity platform. You will join the fastest-growing cloud security platform, work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, and help protect the world's most critical digital assets. If you're ready to learn, contribute, and revolutionize cloud security, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Collaborate and execute alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and maintain backend services and infrastructure.

Write high-quality, maintainable code in Python, Java, or Go that meaningfully improves our products and services.

Contribute to disrupting the cybersecurity industry by applying the latest and greatest technologies to solve complex problems.

Proactively collaborate and exchange information with other engineers, researchers, and Product Managers to accomplish shared objectives.

Learn about the cybersecurity industry from the world's leading security experts to inform your work and challenge the status quo.

Participate in code reviews to ensure alignment, maintain high code quality standards, and empower others through constructive feedback.

Assist in testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree earned between December 2025 and May/June 2026 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar technical field.

Strong programming skills and experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, or Go.

Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous internship or project experience in backend development or a related area.

Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through projects, coursework, or extracurricular activities.

Exemplifies strong initiative and the ability to work independently with limited direction.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Compensation Disclosure

The 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 bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$90,000.00 - $147,500.00/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

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.