Sr Manager / Director, Software Engineering (Prisma Access)

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 Summary

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks® is shaping the future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate in the cloud, at the network edge, and everywhere in between. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
As a Leader in Engineering you will lead the design, development, and delivery of core services of the Prisma Access platform such as Explicit Proxy services, Mobile users etc. You'll drive innovation at the core of our Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, enabling enterprises to securely connect users to the internet, SaaS, and private applications - with scale, performance, and zero-trust principles at the foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and execute the technical vision for Prisma Access Explicit Proxy and Mobile USers capabilities within the broader SASE architecture.
• Drive architectural evolution from legacy systems to fully cloud-native, distributed services.
• Execution & Delivery
• Lead engineering teams building features including SSL/TLS inspection, multi-protocol authentication, PAC/WPAD handling, DNS resolution, NAT and granular access controls.
• Ensure enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and performance across globally distributed cloud points of presence (PoPs).
• Champion CI/CD, observability, and automation practices that accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
• Collaboration & Influence
• Partner closely with Product Management to deliver market-leading SASE capabilities.
• Collaborate with Threat Research and Security Engineering teams to rapidly integrate protections against emerging threats.
• Represent engineering in executive forums, influencing roadmap and customer engagement.
• People & Culture
• Grow and mentor a world-class team of engineering managers and senior engineers.
• Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, and innovation across distributed teams.
• Inspire teams to deliver customer-first, mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10 or more years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading large, distributed engineering organizations.
• Proven expertise in Explicit Proxy technologies: HTTP/HTTPS inspection, SSL/TLS interception, authentication flows, PAC/WPAD, DNS handling, and content filtering.
• Strong background in network security and cloud-delivered SWG / SASE services.
• Deep knowledge of building multi-tenant, cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, microservices, distributed data pipelines, observability stacks).
• Track record of delivering enterprise-grade SaaS products at scale.
• Ability to attract and develop top engineering talent and build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, or comparable cloud-delivered security platforms.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and identity-based access control models.

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.

$232,000.00 - $320,750.00/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-010744

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-26T19:57:30