Project Manager

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. 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. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. As an Engineering Manager on the Prisma AIRS Red Teaming team, you will embrace a unique hybrid role that combines leadership with hands-on technical contribution. You will guide and support a focused, multi-disciplinary team of engineers while actively working alongside them as a backend engineer to build and ship core features. This position is ideal for a strong technical leader who is passionate about both mentoring people and solving complex engineering problems through code. Your time will be balanced between managing your team's priorities, career growth, and performance, and making direct individual contributions to our codebase. You will lead by example, participating in design discussions, architecture reviews, and writing high-quality code for key product initiatives. You will be responsible for the successful execution of your team's projects, ensuring they deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills without stepping away from the technology you love. Lead and Mentor: Manage a small team of engineers, conducting regular one-on-ones, providing feedback, and supporting their professional and technical growth. Actively work as a backend engineer on the team, taking ownership of complex features from design through implementation and deployment. Drive Project Execution: Plan and manage the team’s sprint goals and project timelines, ensuring the successful delivery of the product roadmap. Uphold Technical Quality: Lead code and architecture reviews, set high standards for engineering quality, and ensure the team is building scalable and maintainable solutions. Your Experience  ~ BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. ~7+ years of professional software development experience, with expertise in backend development. ~1+ years of experience in a leadership capacity, such as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager. ~ Strong hands-on coding skills in Python or Golang and experience building scalable distributed systems. ~ Experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and relational databases (SQL). ~ Excellent communication skills and experience working in a collaborative, agile environment. ~ Experience transitioning from a senior individual contributor role to a leadership position. Familiarity with full-stack development, including modern frontend technologies. Experience in the cybersecurity or AI/ML domain. A track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects. The Prisma AIRS Red Teaming team is dedicated to building an industry-defining product in AI security. This product helps organizations understand and mitigate risks within their AI systems. By providing insights and actionable solutions, the team empowers customers to secure their AI deployments effectively. We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. 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 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.