Staff Data Engineer- AI/ML

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Your Career As a Data Engineering Developer at Palo Alto Networks, you will join a team at the heart of the cybersecurity revolution. This role is for a creative and driven engineer, passionate about building innovative solutions at the intersection of data, AI, and security. You will have the opportunity to design and build autonomous, AI-driven solutions that proactively address complex challenges, contributing to our mission of protecting the digital world. We are seeking a forward-thinker, a problem-solver who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your Impact Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines to process and analyze large-scale security data Develop and implement AI and machine learning models to enhance our threat intelligence capabilities and automate security operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities for leveraging data and AI to solve complex problems Design and build autonomous AI agentic solutions, with hands-on experience in LLM architecture, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing the direction of our data strategy Think outside the box to create innovative solutions, demonstrating a high degree of creativity and curiosity
Qualifications
Your Experience Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or software development, with a strong emphasis on building data-centric applications with B.S or M.S  from a top-tier institution in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field along with Big 4 experience preferred. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) Hands-on experience with AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning Proven experience in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, driving large-scale transformation projects is highly desirable Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders Must be local to SF Bay area
Additional Information
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) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is between $124000 - $201500 expected. 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   accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . 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?: Yes
Location:
Santa Clara