Sr Mgr, SW 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

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 Description

The TeamThe Data Security group sits at the heart of Cortex Cloud's mission of securing the world's data. We build infrastructure and distributed systems that analyze billions of data points per second and protect customer environments at unprecedented scale.We operate with startup agility backed by the strength of a global cybersecurity leader. You will join a team that thrives in ambiguity, embraces innovation, and executes relentlessly.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Data Security teams, one of the most technically complex and cross-functional areas within Cortex Cloud. This role combines hands-on technical depth (systems programming, distributed cloud architectures) with managerial excellence, guiding teams that build scalable data-security services running at massive cloud scale.You will drive the design and development of systems that classify, protect, and make sense of customer data across multi-cloud environments. You will lead teams and managers, partner closely with product, collaborate across Cortex and PANW business units, and be accountable for delivering roadmap commitments with speed and precision.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and grow multiple engineering teams and managers within the DSPM domainOwn the full SDLC - from translating product strategy into actionable roadmaps to ensuring flawless execution and on-time deliveryEngage directly with strategic customers to lead technical deep-dives, architecture reviews, and roadmap discussionsSet high engineering standards for quality and security while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvementBuild a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.Oversee the architecture of scalable, distributed systems (primarily Python & Go) capable of processing data at petabyte scaleGuide teams on building high-throughput pipelines and cloud-native microservicesEnsure efficient deployment, observability, and runtime stability in production environments.Partner closely with Product Managers and cross-functional groups (Infra, Research, UX) to define priorities and build multi-quarter roadmapsAlign stakeholders across business units and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and execution plans with clarity