Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with personalization and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office with some flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on the industry’s best cybersecurity solutions together!Your CareerWe're looking for a resourceful Data Scientist to join a growing Product Analytics team at Xpanse, the latest addition to Palo Alto Networks Cortex.Xpanse protects some of the world’s largest organizations from malicious software and hackers. Our global collections architecture yields the best and most detailed view into the device layer of the public Internet. In this role, you will have access to the unique data that we continuously collect and monitor. You will seek new, critical cybersecurity insights that protect customers in data sets ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes. Your Impact
Provide guidance on product direction or iteration via usage analytics data
Collaborate across teams to understand different stakeholders, measure usage of internal analytics tools, and find new ways to derive value from our data
Measure success of initiatives, projects, and product features using diverse data sources
Explore and characterize our internal data for cybersecurity insights relevant to our current or potential customers
Build prototypes that generate data insights for customers and help to operationalize them
Develop new techniques, technologies, and ways of understanding the Internet: on this team, all of the Internet is our playground
Your Experience
Degree in a quantitative and/or technical field - Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field or equivalent military experience required
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and database operations
Software development or systems experience is a plus but not required
A background in collaborative research, collaborative code development, or similar previous data work
Ability (and desire) to tackle ambiguous projects and come up with new solutions
Curiosity - you ask questions and you want to understanding the reasons why
The TeamOur analytics team is at the core of all data work at Xpanse. Analysts on our team work support all departments through our efforts in AI (eg building internal tools and measuring AI feature usage), Modeling and Forecasting (eg customer account health models), Experimentation, Segmentation and Clustering, and User Behavior Reporting. 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.Our CommitmentWe’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.The compensation offered for this position will depend on your degree or progress toward degree , qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting rate is expected to be $150,000/yr for the specific role.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
