Cato’s Prague R&D Expansion: Building the Future of Secure Networking in the Heart of Europe 

Cato Networks is growing—again. Following an incredible year of growth in 2024, reaching $250 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and 3,000+ enterprise customers, we’re thrilled to announce a new milestone: the expansion of our research and development (R&D) center in Prague. With Cato’s Prague expansion, local developers and engineers have a unique opportunity to join a vibrant team charting the future of one of the hottest markets in cybersecurity from one of Europe’s most vibrant tech cities. 

Cato’s Prague team on the office rooftop. 

Why Joining Cato Is Such a Unique Opportunity  

Cato was created to bring order to IT security. We saw the toll that fragmented legacy architecture took on organizations—operational strain, increased risk, fatigued teams, and the chaos that decades of complexity had created. Cato changed that with the world’s first secure access service edge (SASE) platform, converging networking and security into a single, cloud-native service that powers businesses forward. The Cato SASE Cloud Platform is a resilient, elegant, and agile foundation that frees IT to focus on what matters most—driving growth, innovation, and a secure future.  

With Cato, I’m building on lessons from earlier chapters—as co-founder of Check Point Software Technologies and an early investor in Palo Alto Networks—to create the next wave of cybersecurity innovation. Security appliances might have worked when business was limited to offices, but they can no longer meet the needs of the digital business where applications have shifted to the cloud, business is done everywhere, and workers operate from the offices, the road, and at home.  

In this more dynamic world, we need a new security paradigm—one that is flexible and agile and delivers a rich, consistent, secure access experience worldwide. The cloud is the right delivery vehicle and a single, cloud-native platform converging security and networking is what the industry is striving towards—and what Cato is delivering today.   

 Why Prague? A Strategic Hub for Global Innovation 

Home to one of Europe’s most educated and ambitious workforces, Prague blends tradition and innovation, aligning perfectly with Cato’s mission. We chose Prague not only for its proximity to our Tel Aviv headquarters but also because of its people. The energy, intellect, and drive we see in Prague’s developers echo our own: hungry to build, eager to lead, and ready to change the game. 

The Prague facilities provide a rich work environment in a modern well-equipped office. Our engineers enjoy a hybrid work model that balances in-person energy with personal flexibility. We’re filling full-time roles with strong compensation and stock options. 

From day one, our engineers work on real-world problems, architecting solutions involving AI-powered security, and cloud-native infrastructure. They contribute to a platform redefining how global enterprises connect, secure, and scale. In short, it is a unique chance to be part of something transformative.  

Cato CEO Shlomo Kramer at the 2024 Cato Hackathon

From Vision to Opportunity: Join Cato Prague Now 

Cato is scaling across continents and hiring to build the future of IT security. Engineers who join our Prague office now will shape its culture, set its standards, and define its legacy.  

So, if you’re an engineer in Prague looking to move fast, own your impact, and join a team that builds like a startup and scales like a leader—this is your moment. Come be part of it.