Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary
Internships
Our global internship program trains the next generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering, and marketing. The program also features a combination of challenging projects with tangible impact, engaging social events, and networking opportunities. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the network security industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.
Job Summary
Join a Research and Development (R&D) team and make a global impact by protecting our digital way of life and preventing successful cyber attacks. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about technology, have an interest in cybersecurity, and want to make a positive difference. Interns will gain real hands-on experience working on products from our Strata, Prisma, and Cortex organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate and execute alongside experienced engineers.
- Help us disrupt the cybersecurity industry using the latest and greatest technologies.
- Write code that meaningfully improves our products and services.
- Learn about the cybersecurity industry from the world's leading security experts.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics, Cybersecurity, or similar majors and returning to school in the fall.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science.
- Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exemplify strong initiative and ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Ability to work cross functionally with other engineers, researchers and Product Managers.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Interest in Cybersecurity
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.