Sr Principal Software Engineer ADEM (ADEM - Autonomous Digital Experience Management) - Windows

Principal EngineerPalo Alto Networks' ADEM (Autonomous Digital Experience Management) group is seeking an accomplished Principal Engineer with expertise in developing client-side software for Windows. You will be part of a world-class engineering team working on innovative solutions in the ADEM domain, focusing on building robust, efficient, and scalable agents for monitoring and enhancing digital experiences. You will collaborate with a multi-functional team of engineers to design and develop software systems that address complex challenges in the ADEM space, driving performance and reliability across diverse environments.Your ImpactResponsible for the complete software development process including requirement analysis, design, development, deployment, and supportCollaborate with other cross functional teams in order to create tight integrations of product features and infrastructureWrite clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable code that scales and performs well for thousands of customersParticipate actively and be a factor to design and development discussionsIdentify areas for improvement within the team and actively push for positive change through new initiatives or optimizationsQualifications8+ years of solid experience in programming, design, and development, with a focus on client-side software for Windows.Strong expertise in Windows system-level programming, including Win32 APIs, Windows Services, IPC, registry, file systems, and process/thread management.Expert-level programming skills in C++, C#, or.NET with experience building native Windows desktop applications and endpoint agents.Hands-on experience with Windows internals and platform technologies such as WMI, ETW, COM, WFP, and background service architecture.Experience building multithreaded, high-performance, and resource-efficient applications with strong focus on reliability and scalability.Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, socket programming, TLS/SSL, and VPN technologies.Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as WinDbg, ProcMon, ETW tracing, crash dump analysis, and performance profiling tools.Experience with enterprise deployment, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code signing, and secure software development practices for Windows applications.Experience building cross-platform endpoint or desktop applications spanning Windows and macOS environments is a strong plus.BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience requiredCompensation DisclosureThe 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.$147,000.00 - $237,500.00/yrOur CommitmentWe'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.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 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.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes