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Required Senior Backend Engineer - AppSec ShiftLeft (Cortex Cloud)
Job Summary:
ShiftLeft is building the cloud security platform for developers (AppSec). Our platform empowers teams to find, fix, and prevent security risks in application code and infrastructure as code through automation and security-as-code principles. We're looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and contribute to our Cortex Cloud platform.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have a high-impact role in shaping the future of our code security products. Beyond building robust and scalable backend features, you'll help drive performance, reliability, and innovation across our systems. Our group owns and leads the departments data pipelines, databases, and enrichment and persistence flows. If you're excited by technical challenges, meaningful ownership, and making life easier for developers - this is the place for you.

Cortex Cloud Application Security (AppSec) is building the security platform for the modern software development lifecycle. We help organizations identify, prioritize, and prevent security risks across source code, open-source dependencies, infrastructure as code, secrets, container images, CI/CD pipelines, and the broader developer ecosystem.
At the heart of AppSec is a large-scale platform responsible for connecting to customers' development environments, collecting and processing massive amounts of data, and making it reliably available to security products and experiences across Cortex Cloud.
We are looking for an exceptional Senior / Principal Backend Engineer to join our AppSec Platform group, reporting directly to the Group Leader.
This is a highly autonomous, hands-on role for an engineer who wants broad technical ownership rather than a narrowly defined domain. You will work on some of AppSec's most important and challenging engineering problems - spanning high-scale distributed systems, data infrastructure, onboarding and integrations, developer experience, reliability, performance, and AI-driven engineering.
You will frequently operate across team boundaries, take ambiguous problems from idea to production, and lead technical initiatives that have an impact well beyond a single service or team.
We are looking for someone who combines deep backend expertise with strong execution: an engineer who can design the architecture, dive into the code, debug production systems, challenge existing assumptions, rapidly prototype new approaches, and bring others along with them.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Critical Initiatives End-to-End - Own complex, business-critical engineering efforts from problem definition and architecture through implementation and production, often spanning multiple teams and domains.
Build and Scale the Backbone of AppSec - Design and evolve distributed systems and data infrastructure supporting large enterprise environments and hundreds of millions of entities, while balancing scalability, reliability, performance, and cost.
Stay Hands-On and Raise the Engineering Bar - Write and review production code, solve complex technical problems, and champion excellent architecture, maintainable code, testing, observability, and production ownership.
Drive Performance & Reliability - Identify architectural and operational bottlenecks and lead meaningful improvements in scalability, resiliency, efficiency, observability, and production readiness.
Shape DevEx and AI-Driven Engineering - Improve how engineers build, test, debug, and operate software while leveraging AI, automation, and agentic approaches to accelerate development and unlock new capabilities.

We are disrupting the multi-trillion dollar transportation industry with our advanced Customer data Platform (CDP). Our work happens in the fast lane as we bring AI-powered, data -driven solutions to a quickly evolving industry. Our team is made up of curious and creative individuals who are always looking to achieve the impossible. We are bold, collaborative, and goal driven, and, at our core, we believe every voice has value and can impact our bottom line. If you are a creative, solutions oriented individual who is ready to put your career in drive, we are the place for you! We are looking for Senior Engineers who treat AI as a core part of their workflow - people who experiment, iterate, and know how to get real value out of AI tools. Flexibility, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset are must-haves. In this role you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the development of groundbreaking, AI-driven products and work on interesting projects inside a smart, fun, and dynamic engineering team. This position is based out of our Jerusalem or Tel-Aviv offices and reports to the Dev team lead.

What you will be responsible for:
* Write clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code.
* Ensure that the projects you work on meet business objectives and coding standards.
* Support the deployment and testing of new products and features.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
* Design and implement APIs and integrations with third-party services to enhance system functionality.
* Optimize application performance through code profiling, monitoring, and refactoring as necessary.
* Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure code robustness and reliability.
* Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to foster continuous improvement.
* Stay updated with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
* Assist in the establishment and enforcement of development standards and coding conventions.

Why you should join us:

* An awesome global team of forward-thinking, innovative go-getters
* Integrate with tech titans: Work directly with APIs from Google, facebook, Microsoft, and more.
* Be part of a rapidly scaling company poised for the future.
* Learning and growth opportunities within a fast-paced SaaS startup environment
* Clear career advancement path for strong performers
* As a part of our team, your success in this role is crucial to our company's growth. We are committed to supporting you in achieving your KPIs and goals and providing regular feedback to help you reach your full potential. Together, we can make a real impact and achieve great things!
* And how can we forget? Cibus and lots of yummy kitchen treats:-) In the meantime, you can get to know us a little better by checking out  on instagram facebook LinkedIn Are you the one? Send your resume to us

Our engineering team is at the core of how modern data security is built. We are redefining how organizations understand and protect their most sensitive data in a world of growing scale, speed, and complexity. By combining high-performance systems with intelligent, AI-driven capabilities, we challenge traditional approaches and push the boundaries of what data classification can achieve.
Were looking for engineers who thrive in open-ended environments, are energized by hard problems, and are motivated to build solutions that dont yet exist. This role is about more than writing code. Its about shaping how intelligent systems detect, interpret, and protect data across cloud and endpoint environments.
In this role, you will play a central part in designing and building a core classification engine that powers multiple security solutions across the platform. Your work will directly influence how different products identify risk, enforce protection, and operate at scale. Youll work at the intersection of large-scale systems and applied AI, turning raw signals into accurate, reliable insights that help customers secure their data with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Build and scale AI-driven data classification and detection capabilities for next-generation data security products.
Design systems that identify, classify, and protect sensitive data in real time across cloud and endpoint environments.
Lead technical design discussions and influence architecture for large-scale data processing systems.
Partner with product, infrastructure, and other engineering teams to deliver tightly integrated solutions.
Solve complex engineering challenges related to scale, performance, reliability, and operations.
Raise the technical and collaborative bar by mentoring, sharing knowledge, and improving team practices.
Proactively suggest ideas, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the product and engineering processes.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior / Principal Backend Engineer to join our AppSec Platform group, reporting directly to the Group Leader.
This is a highly autonomous, hands-on role for an engineer who wants broad technical ownership rather than a narrowly defined domain. You will work on some of AppSec's most important and challenging engineering problems - spanning high-scale distributed systems, data infrastructure, onboarding and integrations, developer experience, reliability, performance, and AI-driven engineering.
You will frequently operate across team boundaries, take ambiguous problems from idea to production, and lead technical initiatives that have an impact well beyond a single service or team.
We are looking for someone who combines deep backend expertise with strong execution: an engineer who can design the architecture, dive into the code, debug production systems, challenge existing assumptions, rapidly prototype new approaches, and bring others along with them.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Critical Initiatives End-to-End - Own complex, business-critical engineering efforts from problem definition and architecture through implementation and production, often spanning multiple teams and domains.
Build and Scale the Backbone of AppSec - Design and evolve distributed systems and data infrastructure supporting large enterprise environments and hundreds of millions of entities, while balancing scalability, reliability, performance, and cost.
Stay Hands-On and Raise the Engineering Bar - Write and review production code, solve complex technical problems, and champion excellent architecture, maintainable code, testing, observability, and production ownership.
Drive Performance & Reliability - Identify architectural and operational bottlenecks and lead meaningful improvements in scalability, resiliency, efficiency, observability, and production readiness.
Shape DevEx and AI-Driven Engineering - Improve how engineers build, test, debug, and operate software while leveraging AI, automation, and agentic approaches to accelerate development and unlock new capabilities.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior / Principal Backend Engineer to join our AppSec Platform group, reporting directly to the Group Leader.
This is a highly autonomous, hands-on role for an engineer who wants broad technical ownership rather than a narrowly defined domain. You will work on some of AppSec's most important and challenging engineering problems - spanning high-scale distributed systems, data infrastructure, onboarding and integrations, developer experience, reliability, performance, and AI-driven engineering.
You will frequently operate across team boundaries, take ambiguous problems from idea to production, and lead technical initiatives that have an impact well beyond a single service or team.
We are looking for someone who combines deep backend expertise with strong execution: an engineer who can design the architecture, dive into the code, debug production systems, challenge existing assumptions, rapidly prototype new approaches, and bring others along with them.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Critical Initiatives End-to-End - Own complex, business-critical engineering efforts from problem definition and architecture through implementation and production, often spanning multiple teams and domains.
Build and Scale the Backbone of AppSec - Design and evolve distributed systems and data infrastructure supporting large enterprise environments and hundreds of millions of entities, while balancing scalability, reliability, performance, and cost.
Stay Hands-On and Raise the Engineering Bar - Write and review production code, solve complex technical problems, and champion excellent architecture, maintainable code, testing, observability, and production ownership.
Drive Performance & Reliability - Identify architectural and operational bottlenecks and lead meaningful improvements in scalability, resiliency, efficiency, observability, and production readiness.
Shape DevEx and AI-Driven Engineering - Improve how engineers build, test, debug, and operate software while leveraging AI, automation, and agentic approaches to accelerate development and unlock new capabilities.

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior or Principal Backend Engineer (we are open to hire both levels) for our Cortex engineering group, focusing on Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XSIAM, and new Cortex AI solutions. In this role, you will design and implement robust backend services for our leading-edge security orchestration, automation, and response platform. You will also contribute to creating innovative AI-based solutions, enhancing shared Cortex infrastructures. This is an exceptional opportunity for those eager to advance Cortex products with AI-driven capabilities and make a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry.
Your Impact:
Own the end-to-end backend development of features and components, from design and development to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with peers across different teams and disciplines to shape solutions and ensure alignment on product integrations.
Contribute to team-wide efforts including code reviews, design reviews, and architectural decisions, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
Apply a production-oriented approach, providing real-time mitigation and effective solutions to production issues to ensure platform stability and reliability.
Challenge curiously and positively by exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance our backend services and AI capabilities.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Cortex Platform Application team, you will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, building, and operating critical backend platform services used across Cortex. This role is for an engineer who can combine deep platform/backend expertise with strong ownership, practical execution, and cross-team influence. You will help build scalable and reliable services, guide technical decisions, improve engineering methods, mentor engineers, and raise the quality of how the team designs, ships, documents, tests, and operates its systems. The team owns a broad set of platform capabilities, including areas such as application configuration, dashboards and reporting infrastructure, metrics, multi-tenant and MSSP infrastructure, log forwarding, notifications, auditing, access and permission engines, filtering and querying infrastructure, and other shared application platform domains. We are looking for someone who is not only strong technically, but also enjoys joining a high-performing team, taking ownership from within, and helping turn strong execution into repeatable engineering practice. A successful candidate will quickly become a trusted part of the team by shipping meaningful work, learning the team's domains, and helping others move faster. Over time, this person will help the team increase delivery capacity while also improving how work is designed, documented, tested, operated, and shared across the organization. The right person will not act as an external advisor or abstract architect. They will join the team's day-to-day work, earn trust through execution, and help create organized technical influence from inside the team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate scalable, reliable, and secure backend services for the Cortex Platform.
Act as a hands-on technical leader, writing and reviewing production code for critical platform services.
Lead technical design for complex backend and platform domains, balancing long-term architecture with practical delivery.
Own and improve core platform capabilities used by internal engineering teams and Cortex customers.
Drive operational excellence, including observability, monitoring, alerting, incident response, reliability, and participation in on-call.
Improve engineering methods around documentation, testing, design reviews, ownership models, and production readiness.
Mentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers through design guidance, code reviews, production work, and day-to-day collaboration.
Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, security experts, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams.
Help internal customers use platform capabilities correctly by creating clarity, alignment, and practical technical guidance.
Identify gaps in systems, processes, and ownership, and lead improvements without adding unnecessary process or friction.
Contribute to a calm, practical, low-ego engineering culture focused on ownership, execution, and continuous improvement.

Were looking for a Senior Backend Developer to help build and scale the core systems powering our products end-to-end. In this role, youll take ownership of backend services, design and develop robust, scalable architectures, and work closely with product and engineering teams to solve meaningful challenges that directly impact our customers and partners.
Youll work with modern technologies including Node.js, Nest.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS, in a fast-moving environment that values strong engineering fundamentals, a product-driven mindset, and a passion for solving complex problems at scale.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance backend services that support our web and mobile applications.
Own backend features end-to-end: from technical design and implementation to production deployment and ongoing improvements.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented TypeScript code, following best practices, design patterns, and high testing standards.
Build and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and data flows to ensure reliability and performance at scale.
Participate in architecture discussions and help drive technical decisions that improve velocity, stability, and extensibility.
Perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and proactively improve system observability, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate closely with Product, FE, QA, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into clear technical plans and execution.

We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Platform Backend Engineer to join our Platform team.
This is a key technical leadership role for a senior backend/platform engineer who combines deep platform expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills. You will help shape the foundations of our engineering platform, lead important technical initiatives, and drive improvements in the way we build, deliver, and operate software.
The role is ideal for someone who is not only technically strong, but also a true people person - someone who enjoys working closely with others, building trust, creating alignment, mentoring teammates, and leading through influence. You will partner closely with engineers, product, and architects, and play a central role in improving both the platform itself and the engineering environment around it.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and evolution of core platform capabilities by translating business, product, and customer needs into robust technical solutions that support multiple products and teams
Harness AI in day-to-day engineering work through practical adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows, while helping shape platform capabilities that support product-facing agentic applications
Bring a strong problem-solving mindset to complex platform challenges, proactively identifying gaps and driving improvements across architecture, infrastructure, reliability, observability, security, and SaaS readiness
Drive meaningful improvements in SDLC, engineering standards, and development processes to support high-quality and fast delivery
Act as a technical leader by setting direction, creating alignment, mentoring others, and raising the bar for technical excellence and accountability