Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Principal Product Manager

3+ months ago Santa Clara, CA

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!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why 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.

Job Description

Job SummaryAs a Product Manager for our SaaS network security management platform, you will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch. Your core mission is to deeply understand customer problems, define a product vision that simplifies security operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. You will drive the product roadmap for our Data Lake services, ensuring our offerings meet critical market demands and enhance the daily operations of Network Security Administrators.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the product strategy and roadmap for the Strata Logging Service, defining short-term and long-term goals aligned with business objectives.Act as the voice of the customer, intimately understanding their use cases and collaborating with customers and sales teams to gather and prioritize requirements for new features.Own the product vision and requirements for data ingestion, processing, storage, and platform scaling, balancing priorities based on customer feedback, market trends, and cloud cost optimization.Collaborate effectively with UX, engineering, and other product teams, translating requirements into actionable user stories and development plans to deliver high-quality, differentiated solutions.Proactively work with internal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive log collection and visibility for new products and features.Partner with product marketing to develop compelling messaging, impactful sales tools, and marketing content to support go-to-market efforts.Engage with customers, partners, and sales engineering teams to gather feedback, evangelize the product, and support pre-sales and post-sales activities.Define and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product success, making data-driven decisions to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Santa Clara, CA delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription


Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Required QualificationsBS/MS in a technical field or equivalent military experience required.10+ years of product management experience in an enterprise technology setting.Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following domains: Networking, Network Management, Network Security, or Next-Generation Firewalls.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a strong ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional teams.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience building and launching SaaS products, particularly those focused on IT operational efficiency.Experience in making data-driven product decisions using analytics and performance metrics.Experience managing the full device lifecycle from onboarding to decommissioning.Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with overlapping projects and deliverables.

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.

$171,200.00 - $276,825.00/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

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-011663
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-24T19:57:56

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led
    • Veteran founded/led
    • Asian founded/led

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Palo Alto Networks.