Your Career
Are you passionate about harnessing cutting-edge data science techniques to protect the world from cyber threats? Do you thrive in the dynamic world of cybersecurity? If so, we invite you to join our innovative and forward-thinking team at Palo Alto Networks, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity and impact millions of customers.
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will apply your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and cybersecurity to build new defense techniques against cyber-villains. You will be a driving force in designing and developing groundbreaking, ML-based security solutions that make a real difference.
Your Impact
- Contribute to a diverse and highly skilled research group that pioneers state-of-the-art technologies to protect our customers
- Utilize analytical rigor, statistical methods, programming, and data modeling to analyze vast amounts of data, applying your cybersecurity knowledge to guide our focus and approach
- Decompose complex problems scientifically and provide actionable insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Lead and collaborate on end-to-end projects within the team and across engineering and product teams, from initial ideation to final deployment
Requirements
Your Experience
- At least 8 years of experience in hands on data science projects
- High proficiency in python and at least good familiarity with SQL
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent military experience required
- Deep understanding of probability, statistics, and machine learning models with a proven track record of selecting, modifying, and applying advanced algorithms to solve practical problems
- Demonstrated ability to run end-to-end research POCs, from conceptualization to solutions, including designing, executing, analyzing, and concluding research methodologies and outcomes
- Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex research findings clearly and effectively to both technical and business audiences
Preferred experience
- Background in the cybersecurity domain, with focus on endpoint security
- Experience working with big data platforms (e.g., GCP)
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and services for data processing
Additional information
The Team
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 don’t 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.
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Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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 [email protected].
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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