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
This role requires a high degree of readiness to jump into ambiguity, driving physical platforms across Security, Routing, Switching and SD-WAN appliances from early architecture to full commercial scale. You will pioneer new hardware operational models while maintaining rigorous Palo Alto Networks engineering oversight, spearheading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Technical Marketing (TME), Supply Chain, Operations/S&OP, Finance, IT, Customer Support, and GTM teams. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, technical product management, technical marketing, engineering leadership, or a related technical role
- 3+ years of experience working with security, networking, switching infrastructure, or related platform products
- Deep understanding of ASIC, FPGA, and CPU architectures and how hardware offloads security, switching, and routing functions at line rate
- Demonstrated success in COGS optimization, margin management, ROI modeling, and forecasting in close coordination with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Proven ability to jump into ambiguity, solve complex cross-functional challenges, and make sound, data-backed decisions in high-stakes environments
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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