Principal Engineer Software

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Office - USA - CyberArk Boston, United States of America {{REMOTE}}

Salary: $147k - $237.5k per year

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-10-01

About this role

  • We are seeking a Principal Engineer Software to lead the technical evolution of our Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform
  • This is a role for a deeply technical, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving the “hard problems” and setting the pace for the team
  • You will be a primary driver of our codebase, delivering high-impact features while ensuring our architecture remains secure, observable, and performant
  • As a senior technical presence, you will naturally uplevel the engineers around you by demonstrating engineering excellence in practice—shaping the platform through superior code, insightful design reviews, and the practical application of engineering standards
  • Drive End-to-End Initiatives: Lead technical initiatives across Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), from problem discovery and design through implementation, rollout, and long-term ownership
  • Execute with Autonomy: Operate with a high degree of autonomy, translating ambiguous business and product problems into well-designed technical solutions
  • Define and Govern Standards: Establish engineering benchmarks to enhance the testability, observability, and performance of all technical solutions
  • Architect Complex Systems: Design cross-functional architectures that effectively balance product requirements with rigorous security constraints
  • Mentor and Uplevel Teams: Lead design reviews and architecture discussions while coaching engineers on implementation, testing, and security best practices
  • Drive Strategic Alignment: Build trust through clear communication and lightweight RFCs, collaborating with product partners to influence outcomes without formal authority

### Benefits

  • Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer ...

Create Your Job Alert

Other Principal Jobs

Other Jobs in Office - USA - CyberArk Boston