Palo Alto Networks

Senior Engineering Manager Test/Automation - Prisma Access

In short

Senior Engineering Manager role leading Test/Automation for Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Access (SASE/SSE) team, managing and growing a team of QA/SDET engineers while driving AI-driven test automation strategy across API, UI, network, performance, and chaos testing. Requires 10-12 years of software development/test engineering experience in cybersecurity and networking, plus 3+ years leading SDET teams on carrier/enterprise-grade network security products, with strong networking protocol knowledge (IPSec, DHCP, TCP/UDP) and hands-on AI-assisted engineering workflow experience. Onsite role at the company's California headquarters, with visa sponsorship offered.

Job Summary
Your Career
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineering leader to lead the SSE Solution and Next Gen Security initiatives for the Prisma SASE team.
We want leaders who are passionate about technology and will bring in an AI Driven Software engineering approach to Test. Collaboration and teamwork are at the foundation of our culture and leaders who can communicate effectively across all levels and work well with others towards achieving a common goal are deeply valued.
Your Impact:
•Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of high-performing QA/Automation engineers. Drive team goals, performance reviews, and technical career growth.
•Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality metrics for Prisma Access components (including Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Secure Web Gateway, and Firewall-as-a-Service).
•Participate in system design so that Quality is considered throughout the entire lifecycle of the Prisma SASE Feature Design and Development.
•Lead the development and continuous improvement of scalable end-to-end AI Driven automation test frameworks (API, UI, network protocols, performance, and chaos testing).
•Oversee test execution across CI/CD pipelines, ensure rapid regression testing, and act as a final sign-off authority for cloud production deployments.
•Partner with Architecture, Product Management, and Operations to understand feature requirements, customer use cases, and cloud infrastructure scale challenges.
•Track quality metrics (defect density, test coverage, build pass rates) and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for field escalations to prevent issue recurrence.
Qualifications
Your Experience
•10-12 years of software development or Test Engineering experience in the cybersecurity, Networking and related areas.
•3+ years of experience building and leading a team of SDETs working on carrier/enterprise grade Network Security or Infrastructure products across geographies in fast moving, high growth environments.
•Proven endpoint platform experience across Windows, macOS, and mobile OS (iOS, Android), with a preference for candidates combining networking expertise with endpoint agent development/testing.
•Solid experience with networking protocols and technologies, including IPSec, DHCP, and TCP/UDP.
•Hands-on expertise with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution testing and deployment.
•1+ years of hands-on experience with driving AI transformation in Engineering by leveraging Agentic engineering, AI-assisted development workflows building deep familiarity with Claude, Cursor, Agentic Harnesses and Autonomous AI driven workflows.
•Experience with Linux or Esxi Virtualization or Docker/Kubernetes or experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS/Azure/GCP is a huge plus.
•Familiarity with broader SASE technologies such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SD-WAN, and CASB is a strong plus.
•Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment.
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Compensation Disclosure
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 the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
$214,200.00 - $294,000.00/yr
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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