Engineering Tools Developer Palo Alto Networks

Engineering Tools Developer
Description:
We are looking for a self-motivated developer to join the engineering team and help us increase our productivity by providing needed internal tools and general engineering development support functions.
The duties will range from maintaining our existing build infrastructure to specifying and building out new frameworks for test automation and branch management. Our preferred front end for most of these tools is web based, so we're looking for someone with experience developing reasonably complex web based applications.
Responsibilities:

• Support and enhance existing software build environment
• Define and implement new tools to enhance developer productivity
• Design, implement, and maintain complex system testbeds

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of development experience
• Experience with software build tools (gmake, rpm, gcc, gdb)
• Must have Python experience, C also desired
• Experience building web based services
• SQL experience desired
• Self-motivated. Someone who can take a rough project outline for concept to implementation
• Excellent communication skills a must, including documentation
• BS/MS or equivalent

Palo Alto Networksâ"¢ is a revolutionary and dynamic startup creating next generation firewalls backed by Top-tier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners and Globespan Capital partners. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual who wants to contribute and make a difference, this job is for you!
We are the leader in next-generation firewalls, enabling unprecedented visibility and granular policy control of applications and content â€" by user, not just IP address â€" at up to 20Gbps with no performance degradation. Based on patent-pending App-IDâ"¢ technology, Palo Alto Networks firewalls accurately identify and control applications â€" regardless of port, protocol, evasive tactic or SSL encryption â€" and scan content to stop threats and prevent data leakage. Enterprises can for the first time embrace Web 2.0 and maintain complete visibility and control, while significantly reducing total cost of ownership through device consolidation. For more information, please visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Location:	multiple, multiple United States