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Distinguished Engineer - AI-First Transformation

Palo Alto Networks · Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · On-site

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About Palo Alto Networks

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.

About the role

Information Technology - Our Information Technology team at Palo Alto Networks is at the core of our business and connects our employees to the tools and resources they need to succeed in a hybrid work environment. You’ll be part of a team that is empowered with the resources of a large company, but the freedom and velocity of a startup. We’re looking for people who are passionate about Information Technology and know how to get things done. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 15 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or PhD with 8 years of experience
  • Deep experience leading cross-functional teams at the intersection of Business Strategy and Technical Execution
  • Proven 'General Manager' mindset with a track record of owning the P&L or business outcome of a digital product
  • Fluency in the modern AI stack, understanding the capabilities and limitations of LLMs, RAG architectures, and Agentic workflows
  • Preferred Qualifications
More about this role

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

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