Staff Data Engineer - job 1 of 2

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

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.

Your Career

Our Data & Analytics group is responsible for working with various business owners/stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, People, GCS, Infosec, Operations, and Finance to solve complex business problems which will have a direct impact on the metrics defined to showcase the progress of Palo Alto Networks. We leverage the latest technologies from the Cloud & Big Data ecosystem to improve business outcomes and create through prototyping, Proof-of-Concept projects and application development. We are looking for a Staff IT Data Engineer with extensive experience in Data engineering, SQL, Cloud engineering and business intelligence (BI) tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data transformations and analytical solutions that support our business objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of data engineering principles, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

This is an in office role in our HQ (Santa Clara, CA) 

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into our data warehouse or data lake environment

• Aptitude for proactively identifying and implementing GenAI-driven solutions to achieve measurable improvements in the reliability and performance of data pipelines or to optimize key processes like data quality validation and root cause analysis for data issues, is a nice-to-have

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions

• Optimize and tune existing data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability

• Implement data quality and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards

• Work closely with the BI team to design and develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that provide actionable insights to stakeholders

Your Experience 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and analytical solutions

• Demonstrated readiness to leverage GenAI tools to enhance efficiency within the typical stages of the data engineering lifecycle, for example by generating complex SQL queries, creating initial Python/Spark script structures, or auto-generating pipeline documentation, is a nice-to-have

• Expertise in SQL programming and database management systems 

• Hands-on experience with ETL tools and technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Apache Airflow)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and experience with relevant services (e.g. GCP Dataflow, GCP DataProc, Biq Query, Procedures, Cloud Composer etc).

• Experience with Big data tools like Spark, Kafka, etc

• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python/Scala, etc

• Experience working SFDC Data Objects (Opportunity, Quote, Accounts, Subscriptions, Entitlements) would be highly desired

• Experience with BI tools and visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau) is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

The Team

Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll join the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

We’re connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

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) is expected to be between $124,000 - $201,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.