# Distinguished Engineer - AI-First Transformation 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 (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Sr-Distinguished-Engineer---AI-First-Transformation_JR-017183-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-distinguished-engineer-ai-first-transformation/

## 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-distinguished-engineer-ai-first-transformation/