Sr Manager, Software Engineering SDET (Santa Clara)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and were looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks' Next-Gen Firewall / Cloud Security test engineering team is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Senior Manager with experience in Automation, Networking, and/or Firewall Security technologies. You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on qualifying various ground-breaking Next-Gen Firewall / Cloud Security products and services. As a functional test Manager handling test engineering and automation, you will be expected to lead and participate in all phases of the product development cycle, from definition and design through implementation, testing, and field deployments.

Your Impact

• Lead a high-performing and diverse team, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.

• Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speed.

• Deeply understand customers' needs by researching to develop insight into their needs and desires and demonstrating how you can meet those needs with PANW's products and services.

• Focus on all aspects of work processes and products to guarantee quality and accuracy; take responsibility to ensure tasks are completed on time and with high quality.

• Stays updated with advancements and the usage of AI (for coding, quality processes, etc.), evaluate their relevance, and incorporate them to enhance systems.

• Work closely with the product management organization to develop and deliver on product roadmaps.

• Lead cross-functionally with PANOS software, Prisma Access/SASE, CDSS, Operations, and Quality Engineering teams to bring new products and services to market in a timely fashion with excellent quality.

• Provide direction to the team on best practices, templates, and frameworks for automation.

• Work closely with Engineering escalation and customer support teams to improve end-customer outcomes.

• Be a strong mentor and coach to the team, investing in their growth and development while holding them accountable for goals and milestones.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science, another engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience is required.

• 15+ years of experience in highly technical roles in test engineering or enterprise services.

• 5+ years in management roles.

• Strong domain expertise in building and delivering large-scale Networking/Security Products & Solutions.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and a strong proficiency in Python.

• Deep understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve testing efficiency and code quality.

• Experience leading software test teams involved with qualifying features and customer use cases.

• Good understanding of Enterprise and SaaS products, with the ability to participate in the design, code review, and deployment of scalable software systems.

• Experience with customer engagements (both proactive and reactive) and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers dont shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

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 between $185000/YR - $280500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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 [email protected] .

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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