Manager, SW Engineering

Palo Alto Networks; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned software engineering leader in Bengaluru to provide technical leadership across backend and frontend teams, driving the next generation Identity Security Platform. You will guide architecture, promote high-quality code, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cloud proficiency, and deep secure coding practices within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in design & development of enterprise software.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a software development team as tech lead or team lead.
• Strong backend experience with a modern stack and cloud development across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with secure coding practices, testing methodologies, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a group of backend and frontend developers & QA engineers.
• Guide architecture and technical direction for the Identity Security Platform.
• Promote code quality, test automation, and continuous integration.
• Mentor engineers and manage career growth while delivering on roadmap.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud computing

Security expertise

Team leadership

Agile / TDD

Code reviews

Education

BE / BTech / MCA or equivalent

Tools

Python

Java

C#

Node.js

Go

AWS/Azure/GCP

React/TypeScript (added advantage)

Job description

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

Job Summary Provide technical leadership to a group of Software Engineers & QA engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a group of backend and frontend developers & QA engineers.
• Actively engage with the team to provide technical and architectural guidance in building the next-gen Identity Security Platform.
• Participate in continuous and iterative software development cycles with emphasis on code quality, supportability, scalability and performance.
• Ensure solid software engineering principles are adopted such as unit test automation, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, and ensure adherence to security coding guidelines.
• Manage the engineers’ career growth and aspirations.
• Work with other engineering teams, Product Management and field professionals to understand customer requirements for continuous product enhancements.
• Interface with the Support team to handle customer escalation issues; diagnose and fix product issues.
• Assist engineering leadership in hiring.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• BE / B Tech /MCA or equivalent.
• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in the design & development of building enterprise software.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a software development team as a tech/team lead.
• Expertise and hands‑on experience with backend development tech stack - Python/Java/C#/Node js/Go or any similar backend stack on Cloud development ecosystem (AWS/Azure/GCP) Being full‑stack or knowledge of React/Typescript based development is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of security and best practices.
• Experience with Agile, TDD, test methodologies and industry‑standard automation testing frameworks.
• Experience in creating technical and architectural documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate across multiple groups and disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and drive them to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development of cloud-based solutions, AWS will be a plus.
• Working experience with AWS Serverless architecture would be a plus.

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 [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

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.

Immigration Sponsorship

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.

Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.