Senior Staff Software Automation Engineer
Job Description
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
Job Summary
We are looking for a technically sharp and innovation-driven Senior Staff Software Automation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile development environment. The ideal candidate is someone who not only executes test automation with precision but also brings creative thinking, builds POCs (Proofs of Concept), and continuously pushes boundaries to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. As a Senior Staff Software Automation Engineer, you will take complete ownership of quality initiatives, drive innovation in test design, and mentor others to elevate the overall engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Quickly onboard and contribute to Agile sprints through both manual and automated testing.
- Independently drive POCs for new tools, frameworks, AI-driven testing solutions, and innovative approaches; evaluate their impact on quality and efficiency.
- Apply creative and AI-assisted testing techniques (e.g., intelligent test generation, anomaly detection) to uncover edge cases and ensure high-quality user experiences.
- Design and develop robust, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Selenium).
- Understand complex customer workflows and validate solutions accordingly.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and maintain testing infrastructure.
- Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating best practices into the QA process.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and mentor other QA engineers on innovative testing strategies and automation skills.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience as an SDET, preferably in product-based companies.
- Proven experience in designing POCs and driving innovative QA solutions.
- Strong coding skills in Python, Selenium, Webdriver and experience with PyTest, Jmeter
- Hands-on experience in UI and API automation for web-based applications.
- Solid understanding of testing methodologies (manual and automation).
- Experience writing and maintaining detailed test plans, cases, and documentation.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools and integrating test automation into pipelines.
- Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and IDEs like PyCharm.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities in cross-functional and Agile teams.
- Performance/Benchmark testing experience is an added advantage
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain.
- Passion for innovation, automation at scale, and continuous quality improvement.
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.