Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Palo Alto Networks•San Francisco, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Software Engineering Manager will oversee a team of innovative engineers designing and developing security features for our next-generation firewalls. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to instilling a quality-focused mindset across the organization. You will drive the building of global products and bring new ideas to the security discipline.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in software and networking, with a strong focus on network security.
- Proven track record of successfully leading Software Engineering teams and delivering high-quality, complex design solutions.
- Prior experience in a managerial or engineering leadership role.
- Strong hands-on development experience with C, C++, or Go on Unix systems.
- Proven track record of successfully managing high-stakes customer issues and technical escalations.
Nice To Haves
- Deep understanding of VPN and remote access technologies is preferred.
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including microservices, cloud development, and Kubernetes is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the innovation, design, and development of new security features in next-generation firewalls.
- Focus on Layer 7 identity and inspection to enhance security capabilities.
- Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership to align priorities with platform strategy.
- Establish technical direction and influence architectural decisions for services operating at enterprise scale.
- Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering leadership growth and organizational effectiveness.
- Build a culture of accountability, ownership, innovation, and strong engineering fundamentals.
- Conduct weekly one-on-ones, mid-year, and year-end performance reviews with direct reports.
- Review career development opportunities and individual resource loading across multiple programs.
Benefits
- The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
- A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
