PALO IT
The Backend Engineer on the Cortex team owns the backend strategy for an integrated detection and response engine, transforming raw endpoint, network, and cloud data into actionable intelligence using AI-driven techniques. This role involves architecting and scaling a world-class data infrastructure capable of processing billions of events per second in real-time. The position requires building high-performance, resilient systems to stop critical cyber threats while operating with the autonomy of a high-growth startup.
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
2005
Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader that delivers integrated security platforms to prevent cyberattacks across networks, cloud environments, and endpoints. Its portfolio includes next‑generation firewalls, cloud‑native security (Prisma Cloud), AI‑driven detection and response (Cortex), and Zero Trust networking and secure access solutions for hybrid workforces. The company combines hardware and software with threat intelligence, consulting, managed services, and training to help CISOs, SOCs, cloud architects and network teams automate and scale security operations.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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