Palo Alto Networks

Senior Software Engineer – Secure AI Agent

Palo Alto Networks
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSofia • BulgariaSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing secure, scalable services for AI agent identity and secrets management, with a strong focus on backend coding in Go and Python. Proven ability to implement secure authentication flows and collaborate effectively across engineering teams to deliver high-performance systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Scalable Backend DevelopmentGo ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSecure Authentication FlowsCross-Functional Engineering Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed SystemsPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the design and development of secure, scalable services for AI agent identity and secrets management
  • Manage agent authentication flows and real-time access policies to ensure reliable, least-privilege access
  • Lead the evolution of MCPs and agentic AI, transforming innovative ideas into scalable systems
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to shape and deliver high-performance platform components
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code that protects critical systems and sensitive data
  • Drive cross-functional efforts with AI and security teams to gather requirements and influence design

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in infrastructure, identity, or security
  • Strong proficiency in writing scalable backend code in languages such as Go and Python
  • Experience designing and implementing secure authentication flows, access controls, and distributed systems
  • Demonstrated ability to build foundational platforms from scratch in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with AI agents or modern AI ecosystems
  • Familiarity with ephemeral access control, zero-trust architectures, and secrets management
  • Proven track record of driving cross-functional engineering initiatives to successful delivery
  • Must not require immigration sponsorship; the employer will not sponsor work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Additional health insurance with dental treatment included
  • Life / permanent disability insurance
  • Sick Leave allowance
  • Mobile phone plan
  • FLEX Benefits wallet
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexibility to work from home

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringBackend Code DevelopmentDistributed SystemsAccess ControlsSecrets Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadership
Tools & Technologies
AI EcosystemsZero-Trust Architectures
Industry Keywords
InfrastructureIdentitySecurityEphemeral Access Control