Job Summary
We are seeking a high-energy Senior Staff Software Engineer to implement technical solutions and architecture for our Windows Agent. You must be an energetic self-starter with a desire to learn quickly and leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to maximize productivity. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of talented software engineers to innovate, implement, and support the product roadmap while upholding enterprise security standards.
Key Responsibilities
•Application Development: AI driven develop and maintain software applications using C/C++ programming languages on the Windows platform.
•Architecture & Design: Drive the design and architecture of low-level Windows Agent components.
•AI-Assisted Workflows: Leverage AI coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate development, code review, and debugging workflows while maintaining high code quality and security standards.
•Collaboration & Deployment: Partner with cross-functional teams to design, document, implement, test, and deploy highly resilient and scalable solutions.
•Enterprise Security: Drive product improvements and security enhancements in enterprise-class products deployed on millions of desktops.
•AI Integration & Validation: Utilize AI tools for code analysis, vulnerability detection, and automated testing while maintaining critical thinking and thorough validation of AI-generated outputs.
•Mentorship & Best Practices: Mentor engineers on best practices—including effective use of AI tools—and ensure adherence to Palo Alto Networks engineering practices and secure coding guidelines.
•Windows Systems Engineering: Apply deep knowledge of Win32 and Windows internals to solve complex technical challenges and ensure seamless operation of enterprise applications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•Advanced expertise in the C++ programming language.
•Strong background in Windows software development, including Windows internals and Win32 APIs.
•Demonstrated experience integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Copilot) effectively into daily workflows.
•Strong skills in crafting prompts for technical documentation, code generation, and complex technical problem-solving.
•Ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated code for security, performance, and maintainability.
•Excellent communication, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration skills.
•6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
•Demonstrated track record of using AI coding assistants in production environments.
•BE / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
•Prior experience in cybersecurity, Windows kernel driver development, or Windows low-level systems programming is highly advantageous.
•Experience training or fine-tuning models for code analysis or security detection.
•Contributions to AI-assisted development best practices or internal tooling.
•Knowledge of emerging AI threats and defensive programming techniques against AI-powered attacks.
•Experience with automated code review and static analysis tools enhanced by AI.
Other Notes
Most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship — the company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
