Software Engineering Manager

### Who you are
- 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
- Previous experience in cybersecurity, observability, or large-scale multi-tenant platforms is a plus

### What the job involves
- 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
- 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

### Benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day.

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