Principal QA Test Engineer - AI-Savvy Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal QA Test Engineer - AI-Savvy Remote to transform how we test and validate our products at Palo Alto Networks. In this role, you will leverage AI technologies to design and implement autonomous QA workflows that enhance test coverage and efficiency. If you are ready to take on the most meaningful work of your career in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement autonomous QA workflows using AI agents and LLM-based frameworks for continuous, intelligent test execution across multiple services.
• Develop AI-augmented test infrastructure enabling scalable, context-aware testing that reflects real-world deployment scenarios.
• Build AI-powered test generation systems that automatically create comprehensive test suites from requirements and production telemetry.
• Provide technical leadership in browser security, cloud orchestration, and AI-assisted quality engineering across multi-team initiatives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on AI/ML testing techniques and lead the adoption of new testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with Development, SRE, Product Management, and Technical Marketing to align quality strategy with business outcomes.
• Enhance test strategies and automation with feedback from real-world customer deployments.
• Stay current with AI/ML advancements and translate them into practical testing innovations.

Requirements

• M.S./B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• 10+ years of experience in QA/Test Automation Engineering with a proven impact on product quality.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, including LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Expertise in REST API driven automation using Python or Go.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud networking, and distributed systems testing.
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and networking architectures.
• Expertise in web UI automation using tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Puppeteer.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing automation frameworks for Endpoint products.
• Knowledge of SASE architecture and Zero Trust Network Access principles.
• Experience with browser security solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $147,000 - $237,500 per year.
• Visa sponsorship opportunities for international candidates.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in cybersecurity.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities within a dynamic team.