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Manager, Software Engineering

Cortex by Palo Alto Networks

India, IndiaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5 days agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
India, India
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The manager will hire, build, and scale an engineering team for the India office, leading development of enterprise‑scale SaaS products, driving AI‑first practices, and collaborating with product, HR, and executives to define roadmaps and foster innovation while ensuring high performance and security.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentCyber SecurityTeam LeadershipSoftware DesignSoftware Development Life CycleScalabilityMicroservicesScrum (Software Development)Identity and Access ManagementPythonGoNodeRubyJavaSpring BootSpring BatchC#.Net CoreC++CI/CD ToolsAgile DevelopmentAI ToolsAWSServerless ArchitectureDistributed ArchitecturesBackend SystemsHigh AvailabilityMulti‑TenancySoftware SecurityLeadership

Qualifications

BS or Equivalent in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering12+ Years Hands‑on Experience Building Enterprise Software5+ Years Hiring, Leading, and Scaling Engineering TeamsDeep Understanding of Backend Systems and Distributed ArchitecturesAI‑Forward Engineering MindsetHands‑on Experience With Enterprise‑Scale SaaS Products (IAM Focus)Strong Software Engineering Design and Development ExperienceProven Track Record Growing and Managing Teams of 10+Deep Understanding of Agile Development PracticesHands‑on Knowledge of Software Security, Multi‑Tenancy, Scalability, High Availability

Full job description

Manager, Software Engineering 500081, India Product Engineering Ref ID: JR-018030 Apply Current Employees, apply here

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We 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 Summary

The Team Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Job Summary Hire, build, and rapidly scale the engineering team to meet the hyper-growth plans for the India office, in accordance with the company’s business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Practice all software development life cycle in an agile oriented environment with emphasis on code quality, supportability, scalability and performance.

  • Design and implement the product from scratch to production.

  • Research and implement sophisticated Cyber security mechanisms.

  • Explore new technologies and tools to keep us using cutting edge solutions.

  • Nurture a culture of innovation and drive local initiatives that enable continuous growth of individuals and the organization.

  • Engage with various stakeholders and the Product Management Team to establish a product roadmap and release schedule.

  • Foster leadership principles and behaviors throughout the organization to groom the next generation of engineering leaders.

  • Partner with HR and executives for key India site-wide initiatives and facilitate the local operations.

  • Drive AI-first engineering Practices through the adoption of emerging technologies, trends, and continuous innovation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • BS or equivalent with a major degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering.

  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in building enterprise software.

  • 5+ years in hiring, leading, and scaling high-performance and results-oriented engineering teams.

  • Deep understanding of backend systems and distributed architectures, with the ability to lead technical strategy and architectural decisions for scalable, high-performance platforms.

  • AI-forward engineering mindset, with a track of leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve developer productivity, software quality, and innovation.

  • Hands-on technical experience with building enterprise-scale SaaS products, preferably around Identity and Access Management.

  • Very strong software engineering – design, development experience.

  • Proven track record to grow and manage an engineering team of 10+ with an ability to provide leadership vision for further expansion.

  • Deep understanding of Agile development practices and other engineering processes.

  • Hands-on technical knowledge of Software Security, Multi-tenancy, Scalability, and High Availability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working experience with designing a scalable Web Solution. Experience with Microservice architecture, AWS technology stack and serverless is preferable.

  • Proficient in Python/Go/Node/Ruby/Java (spring boot, spring batch)/C# (.Net Core)/C++. Experience with modern CI/CD tools is preferable.

  • Proficient and seasoned in handling SCRUM teams involving Devs and QA.

  • Prior experience with driving continuous improvement and the ability to implement creative ideas to significantly improve the overall performance of the team.

  • Experience working at a high growth, fast-paced technology company.

  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) architectures, specifically building and securing SAML 2.0 Identity/Service Providers and OAuth 2.0/OIDC Authorization Servers.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [email protected] (opens in new window).

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. Apply Current Employees, apply here

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