Hiring: Senior Principal Engineer Test Company: Palo Alto Networks Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:58:13 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, C, C++, Firmware, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in test, validation, systems, or hardware/software integration roles. Required Skills: •Define and own system-level and platform-level test architecture across multiple networking products. •Establish long-term test strategies covering NPI, sustaining, and manufacturing. •Identify systemic quality risks early and drive mitigation plans before release. •Python or JScript (expert level), C/C++ is nice to have •Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale automation frameworks. •Extensive experience in Linux-based systems. •In-depth knowledge of networking technologies and protocols. •Demonstrated ability to debug highly complex, intermittent, and cross-domain issues. Qualifications: •Deeply understand and review schematics, board layouts, and system architecture. •Power sequencing, reset topology, clocks •High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) •Memory subsystems (DDR, HBM, flash) •Drive root-cause analysis across ASIC, hardware, firmware, and OS boundaries. •Automation & Programming Leadership •Architect and evolve scalable automation frameworks and regression infrastructure. •Write and review production-quality code for test, diagnostics, and tooling. •Set coding standards and best practices for test automation. •Leverage data, analytics, and AI-assisted tools to improve failure detection and test efficiency. Compensation: •$159,100 - $257,400 / year •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!