Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

Senior Software Engineering Manager overseeing innovative engineers for next-gen firewall security features at Palo Alto Networks. Driving technical direction and fostering leadership growth in cybersecurity.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $298,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsGoKubernetesMicroservicesUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Deep understanding of VPN and remote access technologies is preferred.
Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including microservices, cloud development, and Kubernetes is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++GoUnixnetwork securityVPNremote access technologiesmicroservicescloud developmentKubernetes

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational effectivenessaccountabilityownershipinnovationcommunicationperformance reviewscareer developmentteam management

Certifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceM.S. in Computer ScienceB.S. in EngineeringM.S. in Engineering