Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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 SummaryJob SummaryWe are looking for a talented and passionate UI Engineer to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for building intuitive, high-performance, and visually delightful web applications. You'll work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to translate complex ideas into seamless user experiences. As a Sr Staff Software Engineer to join our CPQ (Configure Price and Quote) team, you will serve as the recognized subject matter expert, bringing industry best practices to our architectural design. You will act as a technical leader, using first-principles thinking to dissect complex challenges and drive the development of company objectives.
This is an in office role in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA three days/weekKey Responsibilities- Architect, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
- Contribute to and expand our internal Design System and reusable component library.
- Identify and fix performance bottlenecks, optimize page load times, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
- Lead the technical design and architecture of AI Led, Secure, Scalable CPQ Platform, owning the process from prototype through deployment
- Build and integrate foundational and agentic AI/ML workflows, ensuring the secure and effective use of GenAI technologies in our products.
- Expert at operating in an agile development environment; establish engineering standards and best practices
- Balance security debt, product stability, and features against a backdrop of go-to-market pressures and timelines
- Lead deep technical design reviews, perform high-impact code reviews, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
- Understanding of prompt engineering best practices and LLM security considerations (input validation, prompt injection prevention)
Qualifications Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 5 years of experience.
- Proven ability to design and develop scalable web applications, and integrations using microservices architecture
- Deep hands-on expertise with at least one modern UI framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Experience with state management tools (e.g., Redux, Context API, Zustand, Pinia, or similar).
- Experience working with design tools like Lovable, Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Familiarity with modern build tools and bundlers (e.g., Vite, Webpack), Git, and CI/CD workflows.
- Proficiency with modern JS testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
- Knowledge in CI/CD platforms including Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Spinnaker, Docker, or related tools.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical application in business insights
- Understanding of prompt engineering best practices and LLM security considerations (input validation, prompt injection prevention)
- Location: Must be local to the SF Bay Area for onsite/hybrid work
Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and practical experience implementing LLM-based insights.
- Experience architecting conversational AI platforms, chatbots, or Text-to-SQL systems
- Knowledge of multi-turn dialogue management and conversation history patterns
- Background in TypeScript/Node.js for AI agent development
- Experience building micro-frontends or working in monorepos.
Compensation DisclosureThe 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.
$145,000.00 - $235,500.00/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?: Yes
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