I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Palo Alto Networks (Plano, TX) in July 2014
Interview
The recruiters are based out of Santa Clara, and they are smart, punctual, and professional. The process was brisk. Screening phone call, phone interview, then on-site interview with a peer, manager, and possibly a skip (director). The experience was postive in this regard, but not so when you see the bigger picture. See advice below.