Manager, Software Engineering

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow development teams working on Cortex, Palo Alto Networks’ leading platforms for cloud security and security operations. This leader will be responsible for delivering highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native services, collaborating with global teams, and mentoring engineers to deliver next-generation cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers in Santa Clara, CA, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.

• Drive hiring, onboarding, and career development of engineers.

• Own the end-to-end delivery of critical components in Cortex Exposure Management.

• Work with architects and product managers to design scalable and secure solutions.

• Ensure best practices in cloud-native development, CI/CD, and site reliability.

• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, technical guidance, and architectural decisions.

• Partner with global engineering teams, product management, and UX to align delivery with customer needs.

• Champion modern development practices in microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.

• Continuously optimize performance, cost efficiency, and scalability of cloud services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in technical leadership.

• Proven track record of building and scaling SaaS/cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Strong knowledge in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native development.

• Strong background in distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, or security platforms.

• Ability to recruit, build, and retain top engineering talent.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams.

• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cybersecurity, observability, or large-scale multi-tenant platforms is a plus.

 

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.

$165,000.00 - $267,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes