Senior Manager, Software Engineering
About Us
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. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have.
We believe collaboration thrives in person. Most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
About the Role
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Pay
The starting base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $185,000.00 - $298,000.00 per year. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
Benefits
A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
This role is eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.