Staff Software Engineer (Masters)

Job Summary

The Team

Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don't shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Job Summary

Join a Research and Development (R&D) team to make a global impact by preventing successful cyber attacks. In this role, AI knowledge and hands-on experience are imperative to your success, as artificial intelligence is central to how we defend systems and engineer modern security solutions.

Your projects will provide real, hands-on experience working directly on cutting-edge platforms across our Strata, Prisma, Cortex, and AI Security organizations. We are seeking engineers passionate about technology and cybersecurity, with opportunities in Software Development (including AI/ML & Data Science), Embedded Systems, and Distributed Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and execute alongside experienced engineers.
• Help disrupt the cybersecurity industry using the latest and greatest technologies.
• Write code that meaningfully improves our products and services.
• Learn about the cybersecurity industry from the world's leading security experts.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree earned between December 2026 - May/June 2027 in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering or a similar field.
• Strong programming skills and experience working with Machine Learning concepts.
• Exposure and experience with large language models (LLMs) or AI/ML APIs, even through personal projects.
• A deep understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science.
• Must have the authorization to work within the United States.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Exemplify strong initiative and ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other engineers, researchers, and Product Managers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A demonstrated interest in Cybersecurity.

Pay and benefits

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$104,000.00 - $169,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes