Dir, SW Engineering

Our MissionAt 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 AreWe 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.Job DescriptionYour CareerAt Palo Alto Networks, we're not just building products - we're revolutionizing cybersecurity. As a Director of Engineering for Cortex Cloud, you'll lead our mission to become the #1 CNAPP solution to further strengthen our position as the most complete and advanced cybersecurity platform in the world. If you're ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing cloud security, we want to hear from you.Why Cortex?Market Leader - Join the fastest-growing cloud security platform, trusted by many customers worldwideInnovative Culture - Work alongside some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity, constantly pushing boundariesMassive Impact - Protect the world's most critical digital assets and shape the future of cloud securityRapid Growth - Be part of a team that's scaling at an unprecedented rate, with abundant opportunities for career advancementYour ImpactLead a growing team of engineers to build a highly functioning software development teamDrive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speedHands-on technical leader who can guide the team through complex software design and architectural decisionsBe a strong partner to peer teams such as QA, Dev Ops, Product Management and Customer SupportHas a business acumen to steer the right product prioritiesEvangelize the vision internally and externallyBe able to represent the team and product, and all levelsWork closely with different stakeholders to influence, develop and deliver on roadmapsRecognize process gaps early and be able to motivate change to achieve better outcomesBe a strong mentor and coach to the teamFoster innovation in the organizationCustomer first, strong focus on quality and speed to resolution of customer related issuesQualificationsYour Experience15+ years of industry experience in software development and managementBE/ME in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience building and leading software development teams (of at least 20+ engineers)Strong experience with distributed system architecture, cloud based solutions, networking devices and protocols, high availability and fault tolerance systemsStrong experience in software platform developmentExperience in vendor management and certificationExtensive experience with Cloud Security, understanding of complex make-up of cloud postureExperience with all main cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Track record of recruiting top talent to build and scale teamsExcellent presentation and organizational skillsAbility to weigh conflicting priorities and make quick decisions in a dynamic environmentStrategic thinker with the ability to execute the visionStrong leadership skills with a can-do attitudeHigh energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentEnjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communication skillsAdditional InformationThe TeamOur Cortex Cloud engineering team is at the core of our products, directly connected to our mission of preventing cyberattacks by providing best-in-class cloud security. We are constantly innovating and challenging the way the industry thinks about cybersecurity. Specifically, the Posture Security team is responsible for developing and maintaining the critical backend infrastructure that enables our customers to identify, prioritize, and remediate security risks across their multi-cloud environments. We’re looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks we work to solve. You’ll be part of a team that is crucial in delivering comprehensive cloud security posture management, helping organizations secure their cloud workloads, data, and infrastructure.Our CommitmentWe’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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.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.