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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
10+ years of software development experience
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 have:
Previous experience in cybersecurity, observability, or large-scale multi-tenant platforms is a plus