Hiring: Principal Engineer Software Company: Palo Alto Networks Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:50:22 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Angular, CI/CD, Cypress, Design System, GDPR, IAM, JMeter, Jest, MongoDB, Node.js, OWASP, Playwright, TypeScript, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •10+ years extensive experience with the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) and modernizing legacy frameworks. Required Skills: •Drive End-to-End Initiatives: Lead technical initiatives across Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), from problem discovery and design through implementation, rollout, and long-term ownership. •Execute with Autonomy: Operate with a high degree of autonomy, translating ambiguous business and product problems into well-designed technical solutions. •Define and Govern Standards: Establish engineering benchmarks to enhance the testability, observability, and performance of all technical solutions. •Architect Complex Systems: Design cross-functional architectures that effectively balance product requirements with rigorous security constraints. •Mentor and Uplevel Teams: Lead design reviews and architecture discussions while coaching engineers on implementation, testing, and security best practices. •Drive Strategic Alignment: Build trust through clear communication and lightweight RFCs, collaborating with product partners to influence outcomes without formal authority. Qualifications: •Full-Stack Technical Expertise: 10+ years extensive experience with the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) and modernizing legacy frameworks. •Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure: Proven track record in cloud engineering environments, with a primary focus on AWS ecosystems. •Systems-Level Thinking: Ability to reason across complex layers—including APIs, identity, and observability—to make technical trade-offs explicit and decisions durable. •Security-First Mindset: Deep practical knowledge of secure web development, including OWASP Top 10 mitigation, Zero Trust principles, and Least Privilege access. •Collaborative Leadership: Strong communicator skilled at facilitating cross-team design sessions, mentoring and “leveling up” more junior engineers, and driving consensus across stakeholders. •Operational Excellence: Committed to building highly observable and performant systems by integrating testing and monitoring into the core development lifecycle. •Excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills, especially when working with product, design, and non-engineering stakeholders. •Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. •Demonstrated capacity to work a hybrid schedule in the Newton, MA area. •Security & Identity Specialization: Working knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM), PAM, IGA, and robust secrets management for security-centric products. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!