Senior Software Engineer (Credential Provider)

Our 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. 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 Are 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. 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 Summary The Team Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment. Job Summary We are looking for a talented and highly experienced Sr Staff Software Engineer to join the Idira Credential Provider group, part of our Secrets Management business unit. The Credential Provider is a core product within our division widely adopted by a large customer base and heavily utilized in their environments. As a senior technical pillar in our brand-new team in Bulgaria, you will play a crucial role in building the product's foundation. While remaining deeply hands-on, you are expected to make a significant, broad impact shaping technical discussions, driving design decisions, and elevating engineering practices not only within the local team but also in direct collaboration with our R&D group We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work hybridly - in a flexible way from the office and from home. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain complex core components of the Idira Credential Provider product. Drive broad technical influence across multiple engineering teams, fostering a cohesive and collaborative cross-site R&D culture. Partner with Principal Engineers, Architects, and Product leaders to drive architectural decisions and solve complex systemic challenges. Drive continuous product hardening and security enhancements by translating complex threat scenarios into actionable, robust engineering solutions. Elevate the team’s capabilities by mentoring peers, leading design reviews, and setting a high bar for code quality and modern engineering practices. Proactively adopt and promote new methodologies, including AI-driven development workflows and continuous integration. Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience: 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, with deep proficiency in C++ alongside Java, C#, or Go/Python. Broad Impact & Delivery: Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex engineering projects end-to-end in a global environment. Cross-Site Collaboration: Exceptional ability to articulate technical ideas, reflect architectural decisions, and create strong technical alignment with overseas counterparts. System Design Insight: Strong background in backend server programming (including multithreaded programming and performance tuning) with a keen eye for scalable architecture. Cross-OS C++ Proficiency: Hands-on experience developing in C++ across multiple operating systems with strong learning agility. Innovation & AI: Strong passion for AI-driven development and adopting cutting-edge engineering tools. Mindset: Highly proactive, self-driven, and methodical. An "out-of-the-box" thinker who drives excellence and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications Deep experience in Cyber Security, Secrets Management, Identity Security, or OS-level security architecture. Active integration of AI-assisted coding tools into daily development workflows. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud technology stack and modern CI/CD practices (Jenkins, Artifactory). What you will get: Additional health insurance with dental treatment included Life / permanent disability insurance Sick Leave allowance Mobile phone plan FLEX Benefits wallet Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 [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.