Senior Manager, Software Engineering (NGFW Platform)
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Company Description
Our Mission
At 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.
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job Description
Your Career
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the NGFW Platform Team responsible for building the next-generation firewalls(NGFW). NGFW is a proven industry leader
This role requires strong leadership, platform development knowledge and strong cross-functional collaboration skills along with experience in systems, networking, and secure software delivery. In this role you will work with multiple partners across the company for successful delivery of NGFW firewalls.
Your Impact
Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team building Hardware firewalls.
Drive architecture and defining the roadmap of Next generation firewalls.
Oversee the development of diagnostic software, kernel/user-space drivers, and other platform-level components.
Define and manage execution of technical roadmaps, working closely with product, security, and infrastructure teams.
Establish strong security engineering practices across platform components.
The manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
They work closely with other teams, including hardware, ASIC, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
Support team growth through mentorship, coaching, and structured talent development.
Qualifications
Your Experience
6+ years of engineering management experience, preferably leading platform or infrastructure teams.
Strong technical background in Hardware bringup, diagnostics, Linux operating systems, system processes and networking.
Experience with VM-based infrastructure, customer-hosted applications, and lifecycle management.
Excellent project management skills, with ability to deliver complex initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated success in developing and retaining technical talent.
Additional Information
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.
We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. 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.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between$185000 - $298000/YR The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that 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 [email protected].
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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
