# Senior Hardware Product Manager – Enterprise Networking & Security Hardware (NetSec) 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: Senior
- Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Office---USA---CA---Headquarters/Senior-Hardware-Product-Manager---Enterprise-Networking---Security-Hardware--NetSec-_JR-023858?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-senior-hardware-product-manager-enterprise-networking-and-sec/

## 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


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