Palo Alto Networks

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Palo Alto Networks$185K — $298K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 15+ years of experience in software and networking with a focus on network security.
  • Demonstrated leadership in Software Engineering teams with a record of delivering complex design solutions.
  • Experience in managerial or engineering leadership roles.
  • Hands-on development experience with C, C++, or Go on Unix systems.
  • Track record of managing high-stakes customer issues and technical escalations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovation, design, and development of new security features for next-generation firewalls.
  • Enhance security capabilities focusing on Layer 7 identity and inspection.
  • Align platform strategy by partnering with Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership.
  • Establish technical direction and influence architectural decisions for enterprise-scale services.
  • Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers to foster leadership growth.
  • Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and strong engineering fundamentals.
  • Conduct performance reviews and review career development for direct reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity products.
  • Empowered to shape the direction of innovative security solutions.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on cross-departmental alignment.
  • Focus on leadership development and team mentorship.
  • Strong company commitment to engineering excellence and accountability.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Team

Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Software Engineering Manager will oversee a team of innovative engineers designing and developing security features for our next-generation firewalls. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to instilling a quality-focused mindset across the organization. You will drive the building of global products and bring new ideas to the security discipline.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the innovation, design, and development of new security features in next-generation firewalls.
  • Focus on Layer 7 identity and inspection to enhance security capabilities.
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership to align priorities with platform strategy.
  • Establish technical direction and influence architectural decisions for services operating at enterprise scale.
  • Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering leadership growth and organizational effectiveness.
  • Build a culture of accountability, ownership, innovation, and strong engineering fundamentals.
  • Conduct weekly one-on-ones, mid-year, and year-end performance reviews with direct reports.
  • Review career development opportunities and individual resource loading across multiple programs.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in software and networking, with a strong focus on network security.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading Software Engineering teams and delivering high-quality, complex design solutions.
  • Prior experience in a managerial or engineering leadership role.
  • Strong hands-on development experience with C, C++, or Go on Unix systems.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes customer issues and technical escalations.
  • Deep understanding of VPN and remote access technologies is preferred.
  • Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including microservices, cloud development, and Kubernetes is preferred.


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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$185,000.00 - $298,000.00/yr

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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