Engineering Manager (Threat Data Platform)

Engineering Manager (Threat Data Platform)

Palo Alto Networks is implementing Zero Trust, securing networks, cloud workloads, and hybrid workforce, leveraging threat intelligence and security consulting. We provide cybersecurity services and education for CISOs, heads of infrastructure, network security engineers, and cloud professionals.

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 committed to challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who share our commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Who We Are

We take our mission seriously and are relentless in protecting our customers. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us every day, focusing on disruptive innovation, collaboration, and integrity. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity, working fast, valuing ongoing learning, and respecting each employee as a unique individual.

Job Description

The engineering team supporting PANW’s internal Threat Data Platform is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer & Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for automating the analysis of threat intelligence and building tools that enable researchers to create well-modeled threat intelligence.

Reporting to the Director of Threat Data Platform, you will leverage your expertise in software development methodologies and best practices to guide the team in delivering high-quality and highly scalable software. You’ll apply those same skills toward identifying technical solutions to roadmap projects, improving team efficiency, and managing the development process.

Your Impact

• Participate in strategy planning to build excellent tools
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure software is developed on schedule
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Actively participate in code and architecture reviews
• Mentor and manage the professional development of team members
• Act as a subject matter expert for our data and platforms

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Passion for leadership and innovation
• Experience leading a team from either a technical or managerial perspective
• Proficient in one or more cloud provider’s technology suites (GCP preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working on remote teams
• Strong understanding and usage of Python, JS, SQL, NoSQL, Java, ElasticSearch, and cloud technologies for data manipulation at scale
• Experience developing container-based applications using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and/or Helm
• Background or interest in reverse engineering, threat intelligence generation, and/or applied security
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, specifically networking, databases, and tool development
• Open to travel requirements (up to 10% annually)

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We constantly innovate and challenge the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers build products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. The starting base salary for this role is expected to be between $165,000/yr to $268,400/yr, along with potential restricted stock units and bonuses.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. 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 legally protected characteristics.