Director of Software Engineering QA - Prisma SASE

Your Career

We are seeking an experienced QA leader to lead the SSE Solution and Next Gen Security initiatives for the Prisma SASE team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and will infuse that spirit of innovation in the way we do QA. We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to solve problems at every level. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and we need leaders who can communicate effectively across all levels and work well with others towards achieving a common goal.

Your Impact

• Build and lead a team of highly capable Software & Network engineers in Test for Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE
• Provide Thorough Technical Leadership in the areas of Cloud Based Orchestration, Cloud delivered Security, Cloud Networking and Automation Design
• Operate with an Automation first mindset and drive innovation in test design, automation and framework to achieve the same
• Participate in system design so that Quality Assurance is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the Prisma SASE Feature Development 
• Develop and/or Enhance Automated test Infrastructure to enable building Scalable & Flexible tests that reflect real world network deployment scenarios
• Enhance Test strategies, Automation & Build infrastructure with feedback and analysis from real-world Customer deployments
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Palo Alto Networks to enable them to continuously adapt and enhance Prisma SASE  features and solutions

Your Experience 

• 10+ years of software QA experience in the Cybersecurity, Networking and related areas
• 5+ years of experience building and leading teams of SDETs working on carrier/enterprise grade Network Security, Infrastructure or Endpoint Security products across geographies
• Experience with SASE technologies such as SD-WAN, CASB, DLP, Secure Private Access
• Intermediate to Expert level Experience with designing and implementing automation frameworks for microservices based applications, Endpoint Security products or Network Security solutions
• Deep Experience with Cloud Technologies such Aws/Azure/GCP is a huge plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products – 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.

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].

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $204,000/yr to $330,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.