Join Palo Alto Networks - Sr Principal Machine Learning Engineer (NLP)

Company Description

At Palo Alto Networks®, our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are driven by innovation and are committed to challenging and disrupting the status quo. If you are an innovator passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity, we want you on our team.

Our Approach to Work

We prioritize flexibility and choice in all our people programs. Unlike traditional views, we recognize that employees have diverse needs and preferences. Our personalized approach allows team members to choose what best supports their well-being, growth, and development. Our hybrid work model combines the benefits of in-person interactions for three days a week with two days of flexible, remote work. This fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and strong relationships. Our goal is to create an engaging environment that sparks innovation.

Job Description

Your Career

As a Sr Principal Machine Learning Engineer (NLP) at Palo Alto Networks, you will have the chance to solve network security challenges using advanced machine learning techniques on exabytes of data. You will develop AI and ML-enabled solutions to detect and remediate network issues, discover threats, provide intelligence, and protect devices.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with a fast-paced team to deliver new product and mission features to our network and security platform.
• Engage and contribute to the network security community through active collaboration.
• Lead industry technology evolution, creating a positive business impact.
• Design, train, and deploy ML models to detect threats from the widespread adoption of GenAI.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent military experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a machine learning engineer or data scientist.
• Expertise in design, algorithms, and data structures; proficiency in Python, R, or Golang.
• Proven track record in solving complex real-world problems with data-driven approaches.
• Extensive experience with NLP/NLU problems and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
• Thorough understanding of modern LLMs/Multimodal Models.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Self-driven individual who excels both independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is central to our product innovations, directly linked to our mission of preventing cyberattacks. We redefine the industry rather than waiting for directions. We need individuals comfortable with ambiguity, excited by challenges, and eager to tackle unknown risks empowered by a secure digital environment.

Our Commitment

We are trailblazers who dream big, take risks, and challenge the status quo in cybersecurity. Our mission thrives on diverse teams innovating together. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of 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 any other legally protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The compensation for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting base salary (non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (sales/commission roles) is expected to be between $170,000/yr to $259,217/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits can be found .

Is this role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? Yes.

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