Principal UX Designer

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 In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Leads large, complex cross‑team initiatives, Uses Gen AI or any other tools/plugins to automate process and create efficiency. Works with engineering to create integrations and leverage MCP (Model Context Protocol). Works with the UX and product team to build a scalable AI‑enhanced design process, leveraging the design system but also keeping scope for innovation. Aligns stakeholders around clear design decisions Demonstrates deep understanding of product strategy and roadmap Partners proactively with PM and Engineering on future direction Improves coherence across related areas of the product Produces work that influences other designers Makes reasoning explicit in critiques and decision discussions Raises quality and clarity across the areas they influence, by actively elevating the work of other designers through critique, shared work, and making design reasoning and standards explicit Shapes how problems are defined and approached, not just how they are solved Brings clarity and direction in areas where the problem or approach is not yet well defined Qualifications We are looking for a candidate who has experience as a UX Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end design solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of user‑centered design principles, proficient use of design tools, and an ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams. They should have strong communication skills, the ability to advocate for the user, and a passion for influencing product direction through design. 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/committed roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $137,500.00 - $222,375.00/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