Company Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto NetworksÂŽ everything starts and ends with our mission:
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
Job Description
Your Career
We are looking for a highly technical individual to join our Cortex XDR Agent team as a Senior Functional QA Engineer. The team builds the foundation of the Cortex XDR agent, from security modules to server communication and task management.
Your Impact
- Design and execute E2E tests in a cross-platform environment: Windows, MacOS, Linux
- Test new features, focusing on deep internal aspects of the feature and its integration with the OS
- Learn new features, technologies and platforms in a relatively short amount of time
- Reproduce and analyze bugs, that either came from the field or have been found during the testing cycle
- Run QA cycles on a tight release schedule
- Work closely with developers, product managers and other QA teams - being involved during the entire release cycle from planning through execution and final delivery
- Make a significant impact on the design, implementation and quality of the product
Design and execute E2E tests in a cross-platform environment: Windows, MacOS, Linux
Test new features, focusing on deep internal aspects of the feature and its integration with the OS
Learn new features, technologies and platforms in a relatively short amount of time
Reproduce and analyze bugs, that either came from the field or have been found during the testing cycle
Run QA cycles on a tight release schedule
Work closely with developers, product managers and other QA teams - being involved during the entire release cycle from planning through execution and final delivery
Make a significant impact on the design, implementation and quality of the product
Qualifications
Your Experience
- At least 5 years of software testing experience
- Knowledge and experience with Windows and Linux / MacOs
- Knowledge of scripting or a programming language (Advantage)
- Security background in general (Experience with Endpoint testing - Big advantage)
- Experience writing testing documents (STDs/ATPs) and knowledge of various testing methodologies
- Experience with analysis of complicated software technology flows
- Ability to learn and test new technologies in short time
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work under pressure and maintain focus while keeping a sense of humor
At least 5 years of software testing experience
Knowledge and experience with Windows and Linux / MacOs
Knowledge of scripting or a programming language (Advantage)
Security background in general (Experience with Endpoint testing - Big advantage)
Experience writing testing documents (STDs/ATPs) and knowledge of various testing methodologies
Experience with analysis of complicated software technology flows
Ability to learn and test new technologies in short time
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work under pressure and maintain focus while keeping a sense of humor
Additional Information
The Team
Commitment to Quality: Ensure every release is thoroughly tested, maintaining the highest standards of security and performance across all Linux-based platforms. The team's priority is to deliver reliable, bug-free software that enhances user confidence.
Embrace Simplicity: Design and execute test cases that are efficient and streamlined, focusing on clear, repeatable processes that maximize coverage without unnecessary complexity.
Uphold Integrity: Maintain transparency and honesty in all testing practices. Bugs and issues are reported accurately and addressed with diligence, ensuring the productâs security and functionality are never compromised.
Foster Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to share insights and feedback. Open communication and shared responsibility drive better outcomes and a stronger, more secure product.
Our Commitment
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.
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Our Commitment
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.