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Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission Being the cybersecurity partner of choice protecting our digital way of life Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done and we re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included As a member of our team you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity We work fast value ongoing learning and we respect each employee as a unique individual Knowing we all have different needs our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1 000 eligible items selected by employees our mental and financial health resources and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few At Palo Alto Networks we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed This setup fosters casual conversations problem-solving and trusted relationships Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision Your Career The Director of Software Engineering will be a hands-on strategic leader responsible for the entire software development lifecycle of our IT licensing and software asset management platform This role requires a unique combination of deep technical expertise in Java and C strong people management skills a comprehensive understanding of software licensing and a proven track record of leveraging AI to drive innovation The ideal candidate will manage a team of engineering managers and senior engineers across multiple locations ensuring the delivery of high-quality scalable and operationally excellent software You will be a key player in optimizing our software spend ensuring compliance and building a world-class engineering culture in our Bangalore office Your Impact Technical Leadership Hands-On Contribution Serve as the top technical expert for the IT licensing platform capable of diving into code Java C to troubleshoot complex issues review architecture and provide technical guidance to the teams Drive the technical roadmap architectural decisions and the adoption of modern development practices e g microservices cloud-native architecture Champion the use of AI technologies to enhance the software development lifecycle SDLC and improve platform capabilities AI Development and Integration Directly contribute to and oversee the development of applications and systems using AI technologies to automate and optimize IT licensing processes such as predictive analytics for license usage and anomaly detection for compliance risks Champion efficiency gains in the SDLC by leveraging AI tools including AI-assisted code generation automated testing and intelligent monitoring systems Team People Management Lead mentor and grow a team of software engineering managers and engineers Foster a high-performance culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning Oversee talent acquisition and development including hiring training and performance management for a globally distributed team Operational Excellence Instill a strong DevOps mindset and a focus on operational excellence Be responsible for the reliability scalability and availability of the licensing platform Implement and manage monitoring logging and incident response procedures to maintain a high level of operational health IT Licensing Stakeholder Management Act as the subject matter expert on software licensing models e g perpetual subscription SaaS and software asset management SAM best practices Collaborate with finance legal procurement and vendor management teams to optimize software spend manage vendor relationships and ensure license compliance Provide strategic guidance on licensing strategies and tools presenting recommendations to senior leadership Cross-Geographic Collaboration Work closely with engineering and business teams in different time zones e g U S Europe to align on priorities and deliver cohesive solutions Be a cultural ambassador promoting effective communication and seamless collaboration between the Bangalore team and other global offices Qualifications Your Experience Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field 15 years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multiple teams Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in a geographically distributed model specifically with offshore or global delivery centers MUST HAVE Hands-on experience managing systems with complex integration and leading complex data migration and integration projects Hands-on practical experience with AI development including building applications and systems that leverage AI technologies A demonstrated track record of championing and implementing AI tools to improve the efficiency and quality of the software development lifecycle Deep hands-on technical expertise in Java and C including a strong understanding of modern frameworks design patterns and distributed systems Demonstrable experience with software asset management SAM IT licensing and vendor management Strong knowledge of operational excellence including DevOps CI CD cloud technologies e g Azure AWS and observability tools Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills Must be able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Additional Information The Team Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity You ll join the brightest minds in technology creating building and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks We re connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity Our Commitment We re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity s status quo It s simple we can t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position