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
As an Engineering Manager on the AI Posture team, you will lead a high-performing backend team of 8–10 engineers operating in one of our most complex and cross-functional domains. This role requires a blend of empathetic people leadership, operational excellence, and deep backend systems expertise—specifically around Go microservices, high-efficiency runtime environments, and lower-level infrastructure abstraction. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5–7 years of experience in software engineering management leading distributed backend systems teams
- 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a strong systems-level foundation, with primary expertise in Go (Golang) and concurrent programming patterns
- Proven track record of designing, building, and operating high-concurrency microservices architectures at scale
- Deep understanding of infrastructure layers, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), with a focus on optimizing cost, latency, and resource utilization
- Empathetic, people-first leadership style with demonstrated success in mentoring engineers and building cohesive, high-trust team environments
- Forward-thinking approach to software engineering, with practical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, automated testing/profiling) to elevate team productivity
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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