Manager, Software Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

27d • $165,000 - $267,500 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in cybersecurity, observability, or large-scale multi-tenant platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed