Sr Manager, Hardware Engineering (NetSec) Job at Palo Alto Networks (Santa Clara)

Job Description

The Hardware Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing a hardware design team—specifically Board Design and Signal Integrity (SI) Engineers—ensuring the successful execution of projects from early concept through production. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to instilling a quality-focused mindset across the organization. The successful candidate will prioritize the creation and following of rigorous procedures and the implementation of AI-based tools to achieve the highest possible quality and efficiency as early as possible in the development cycle.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of board design and signal integrity engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and quality-first thinking
Instill a quality-focused mindset within the team, emphasizing that quality is a shared responsibility integrated into every stage of the design process
Evaluate, pilot, and integrate AI-based tools and machine learning techniques into the hardware development lifecycle to accelerate design cycles, automate routine tasks, and enhance quality
Establish, document, and enforce procedures and best practices for board design and SI methodologies to ensure repeatable, high-quality outcomes
Drive 'Shift Left' initiatives to identify and mitigate hardware and signal integrity risks during the earliest phases of architectural definition and simulation
Oversee the entire hardware design lifecycle, from concept generation to detailed PCB design, simulation, prototyping, testing, production release, and sustaining
Collaborate with other disciplines within the Hardware Design team including: PCB layout, Mechanical Design, Power Design, and Validation Test
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ASIC/FPGA, software, operations, and product management to ensure seamless integration and product success
Review and approve hardware designs, ensuring they meet strict technical specifications, quality standards, cost targets, and project timelines
Create and maintain project schedules, resources, and budgets for hardware design activities
Identify and implement new technologies and EDA tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency
Conduct weekly one-on-ones with direct reports, as well as mid-year and year-end performance reviews
Review career development opportunities as well as individual resource loading across multiple programs
Maintain a strong understanding of SI requirements, high-speed interface solutions, testing, and validation
Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance and hardware problem-solving expertise
Participate in providing early-on guidance to Ops Supply Chain Management
Influence overall team collaboration

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred
Minimum of 10 plus years of experience in system-level hardware design
Minimum 5 plus years of experience of people management skills preferred
Proven track record of successfully leading hardware engineering teams and delivering high-quality, complex design solutions
Strong understanding of the overall product development process
Demonstrated success in process-driven engineering and a history of implementing quality-improvement procedures
Solid understanding of product validation testing
Proven ability to identify and leverage emerging AI/ML-driven EDA features or automation scripts to optimize engineering efficiency and quality
Strong proficiency in EDA software
Expertise in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) principles
Strong understanding of product manufacturing processes (e.g., PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and high-speed material limitations)
Strong understanding of estimated PCBA and component costs
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
ability to scale the team and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks and resources effectively
Problem-solving mindset with a strong attention to resolution and root-cause analysis
Excellent understanding of the entire high-speed development process (e.g., feasibility, SI simulations, and system-level validation)

Nice to have

Experience in the networking or data center development space
Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and document control
Strong experience with rapid prototyping and lab characterization techniques

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