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Palo Alto Networks

Senior IT Software Engineer (Agentic AI & Gen AI)

Palo Alto Networks

Published 12 Jan 2026
Bangalore, India
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python
Java

Key skills

Prompt Engineering
Computer Science
API
CICD
Data Processing
Automated Testing
Backend
AI
Security
NOSQL
Reliability
Microservices
LLMs
Architecture
RAG
Cloud
Deployment

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Rest
GCP
Spring Boot
MS SQL
GKE
MongoDB
Cassandra
MySQL
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Git

Description

Palo Alto Networks Senior IT Software Engineer (Agentic AI & Gen AI) \\\| SmartRecruiters Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox . Senior IT Software Engineer (Agentic AI & Gen AI) Full-time Department: Information Technology Job Country: India Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, were united by a shared missionto protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, youre in the right place. Who We Are We believe collaboration thrives in person. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Description Job Summary As a Sr. IT Software Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, you'll join a team shaping the future of cybersecurity through innovative design, backend development, and AI. You will be instrumental in building autonomous AI agentic solutions that proactively plan and execute multi-step tasks using various tools and APIs. This role is critical to our mission of protecting our digital way of life by leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex security challenges. Key Responsibilities Design, query, optimize, and manage NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) and relational (MySQL/MSSQL) databases, ensuring performance and reliability. Develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performance microservices using Python or Java with Spring Boot, focusing on RESTful API development and security. Design and build autonomous AI agentic solutions, applying hands-on experience in LLM architecture, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Develop and orchestrate agentic workflows (A2A) that leverage LLM reasoning for independent decision-making and complex task execution. Utilize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for deploying, managing, and scaling applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Harness or Jenkins to ensure smooth, automated deployment cycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring alignment on technical solutions and project goals. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent military experience. 3+ years of software development experience, with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience in designing and building autonomous AI agentic solutions. Strong proficiency in Java programming and the Spring Boot framework for building scalable microservices. Expertise in NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) and SQL (MySQL, MSSQL) databases, including schema design, querying, and performance tuning. Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and deploying applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Preferred Qualifications Experience with LLM architecture, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Proficiency in Python for backend development and data processing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Harness or Jenkins, version control with Git, and automated testing frameworks. Experience in the cybersecurity industry. Additional Information 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 dont 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. Our Commitment Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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  . Palo 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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. 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Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent military experience. Candidates must possess at least three years of software development experience, with a minimum of two years focused on designing and building autonomous AI agentic solutions. Strong proficiency in Java programming and the Spring Boot framework is essential for developing scalable microservices. Expertise in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Cassandra, as well as SQL databases like MySQL and MSSQL, including schema design, querying, and performance tuning, is necessary. Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and deploying applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is also a requirement.

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Palo Alto Networks

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14705

Founded

HQ

SANTA CLARA, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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