Palo Alto Networks · 2 days ago
Director, Software Engineering (Prisma Access)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $321K/yr
10+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. The Director of Software Engineering will lead the design, development, and delivery of core services for the Prisma Access platform, focusing on innovation and collaboration to enhance secure access solutions for enterprises.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the technical vision for Prisma Access Explicit Proxy and Mobile Users capabilities within the broader SASE architecture
Drive architectural evolution from legacy systems to fully cloud-native, distributed services
Lead engineering teams building features including SSL/TLS inspection, multi-protocol authentication, PAC/WPAD handling, DNS resolution, NAT and granular access controls
Ensure enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and performance across globally distributed cloud points of presence (PoPs)
Champion CI/CD, observability, and automation practices that accelerate delivery without compromising quality
Partner closely with Product Management to deliver market-leading SASE capabilities
Collaborate with Threat Research and Security Engineering teams to rapidly integrate protections against emerging threats
Represent engineering in executive forums, influencing roadmap and customer engagement
Grow and mentor a world-class team of engineering managers and senior engineers
Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, and innovation across distributed teams
Inspire teams to deliver customer-first, mission-critical solutions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading large, distributed engineering organizations
Proven expertise in Explicit Proxy technologies: HTTP/HTTPS inspection, SSL/TLS interception, authentication flows, PAC/WPAD, DNS handling, and content filtering
Strong background in network security and cloud-delivered SWG / SASE services
Deep knowledge of building multi-tenant, cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, microservices, distributed data pipelines, observability stacks)
Track record of delivering enterprise-grade SaaS products at scale
Ability to attract and develop top engineering talent and build high-performing teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing stakeholders at all levels
Preferred
Experience with Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, or comparable cloud-delivered security platforms
Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and identity-based access control models
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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