Principal Software Engineer - Frontend Platform; Machine Identity Management - hybrid

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. Every idea counts, and 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.

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. Collaboration thrives in person, so most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed to support real‑time problem‑solving and stronger relationships.

Cyber Ark, a Palo Alto Networks company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Machine Identity Management team, focused on building and scaling frontend platform experiences that enable visibility, control, and orchestration of machine identities. In this role, you will lead the design and architecture of frontend systems that sit on top of complex distributed platforms. You will shape how high‑volume, real‑time and near real‑time system data is surfaced, enabling users to understand, manage, and act on machine identity workflows at scale.

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable frontend systems supporting machine identity workflows and control plane experiences
• Define and evolve frontend platform standards, patterns, and reusable components across the organization
• Build and optimize data‑intensive interfaces that reflect real‑time system state and complex distributed workflows
• Partner with backend and platform teams to shape API design, data contracts, and system interactions
• Translate complex technical systems into intuitive, high‑clarity user experiences
• Drive frontend performance strategy, including state management, rendering efficiency, and data handling at scale
• Establish and improve frontend development practices, testing strategies, and CI/CD workflows
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, influencing frontend direction across teams

• 8+ years of frontend or full‑stack software development experience
• Strong experience building modern frontend applications using React and Type Script
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, including state management, performance optimization, and component design
• Experience building data‑intensive, workflow‑driven, or control plane user interfaces
• Experience working with distributed systems (consuming complex backend services and APIs)
• Ability to translate complex system behavior into clear, usable UI
• Proven ability to drive technical direction and influence across teams
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and design

• Experience with Graph
  
  QL and modern API patterns
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with identity or security‑related systems (PKI, certificates, authentication)

$ – $ / yr

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 accomm

Palo Alto Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 any other legally protected characteristic. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?:
Yes