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Principal Software Full-Stack Engineer

Principal Software Full-Stack Engineer

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience building production-grade software systems
  • 6+ years of full-stack development experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js
  • 5+ years of backend development using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and cloud-native platforms like GCP or AWS
  • Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of web architecture, security, and distributed systems
  • Track record of owning and delivering complex software projects end-to-end
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and positive “can-do” mindset
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure web applications used by customers worldwide
  • Work across the full stack—frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java/Spring Boot)—to deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Own features end-to-end, from design and architecture to implementation, testing, and production support
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate ideas into working software
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and set technical direction for the platform
  • Drive quality, performance, and reliability improvements across the system

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bonus: Experience in the cybersecurity domain or strong interest in the space