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[/company/palo-alto-networks-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v](/company/palo-alto-networks-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v)[Palo Alto Networks (Mexico) S. de R.L. de C.V.](/company/palo-alto-networks-mexico-s-de-r-l-de-c-v)
# Principal Engineer Software - Developer Experience, Backend (Chronosphere) at Palo Alto Networks (Mexico) S. de R.L. de C.V.

Compensation · Listed in posting

$147,000 – $237,500/yr

**Setup**
: Remote

**Location**
: New York, New York · Burbank, California · +5

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: May 1, 2026

## Description

Chronosphere, a Palo Alto Networks company, is hiring a remote Backend Engineer to build and operate highly available distributed systems, design scalable APIs, integrate AI infrastructure, improve observability and platform reliability, and own technical roadmaps. The role requires backend programming experience, production systems experience, cloud infrastructure knowledge, API design experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The position is based in the United States and offers a starting annual base salary of $147,000 to $237,500, with potential restricted stock units and a bonus.

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