Principal Machine Learning Engineer (Prisma AIRS)
PaloAlto Networks
California · $163k–$264k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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...Job Summary Levels we are considering: Sr. Staff and Principal Engineers Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site... ...on the AIRS team, you will operate at the intersection of machine learning, cloud security, and AI safety. You will design, build, and...