Software Engineering Manager (Data Security) Santa Clara, California, United States

Job Summary The Palo Alto Networks Data Security team is looking for a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead engineering efforts across building new capabilities and running platforms at scale. As an engineering leader, you will: Be part of a world‑class software engineering team that works on various groundbreaking security service offerings Lead the software development teams responsible for delivering highly scalable SaaS and Data Security solutions for a critical security portfolio Be expected to lead and participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition, design, through implementation, test, and field deployment – driving functional specifications, assessing task requirements and scheduling, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external vendors Key Responsibilities Lead the technology strategy for building out world‑class data security solutions, influencing critical decisions on technology, architecture, integration, and go‑to‑market Drive a results‑oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speed Lead cross‑functionally with Product Management, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver new security‑as‑a‑service offerings to the market in a timely fashion with excellent quality Contribute to the design, architecture, process, and development discussions Manage engineering teams that build, design, implement, and maintain cloud security infrastructure and platforms, owning end‑to‑end responsibilities of the solution Develop a strong culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem‑solving, and openness Work closely with customer support teams to improve end‑customer outcomes Be a strong mentor and coach to the team Foster innovation in the organization Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment Hire, develop, and mentor software developers, and manage investments that accelerate scaling for new service offerings Qualifications Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in highly technical roles in development of enterprise services, at large organizations or innovative startups Extensive hands‑on experience and working knowledge of security concepts – SaaS and Data Security, deep understanding of web protocols, integration with third‑party APIs and services Preferred experience with AI‑based conversational UI and chatbot platforms Experience with the agile process and leading software development teams involved with building out full‑stack products, deployed on the cloud at scale Experience with building and delivering services and workflows at scale, leveraging microservices architectures 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams 5+ years experience with cloud‑based architectures (AWS/GCP experience preferred) Hands‑on programming experience in one or more of the following – Java, Golang, Python 5+ years of experience in cloud technologies like ElasticSearch, Redis, Kafka, MongoDB, Spring Boot Experience with full‑stack development (Rest APIs, Databases, Serverless computing) of distributed cloud applications Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms Good understanding of public cloud design considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing Strong understanding of principles of DevOps and Continuous Delivery Strong leadership skills with a can‑do attitude and ability to make trade‑off judgments with data‑driven decision making Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communications skills Preferred Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, other engineering/technical degree or equivalent military experience required 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. 165,000.00 - 267,500.00/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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr