# Director, Software Engineer (Prisma Access) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Director--Software-Engineer--Prisma-Access-_JR-023920?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-director-software-engineer-prisma-access/

## About the role

As a Director of Software Engineering for Prisma Access, you lead the design, architecture, and deployment of core network data path services within the Prisma Access platform—Palo Alto Networks' flagship Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) cloud-delivered security solution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years of progressive software development experience in cybersecurity, cloud networking infrastructure, high performance networking (DPDK, IPv4/v6) and Network fabric related areas
- 3+ years of experience building and leading a team working on carrier/enterprise grade Network Security or Network Infrastructure products across geographies in fast moving, high growth environments
- Strong knowledge in IPSec, networking routing protocols, and TCP/SSL/UDP Networking
- Experience with SASE technologies such as Zero Trust Network Access, and SD-WAN
- Experience in dealing with L7 application protocols is a huge plus
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-director-software-engineer-prisma-access/