AI-Driven Test & Automation Leader

Palo Alto Networks; California; Presencial; USD 214 000 - 294 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Test Engineering leader to drive SSE Solution and Next Gen Security initiatives for the Prisma SASE team. You will implement an AI-driven software engineering approach to testing, mentor a high-performing QA/Automation team, and collaborate across Architecture, Product Management, and Operations to ensure quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes building scalable automation frameworks, leading system design discussions for quality, and

Qualificações

• 10–12 years of software development or test engineering experience in cybersecurity, networking or related areas.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years leading a team of SDETs across geographies in fast-moving environments.
• Experience with IPSec, BGP, DHCP and TCP/UDP networking.
• Experience with SASE technologies such as Zero Trust Network Access, SD-WAN, CASB and DLP.
• Hands-on experience driving AI transformation in engineering with AI-assisted workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux/Esxi virtualization and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of QA/Automation engineers.
• Drive team goals, performance reviews, and technical career growth.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and quality metrics for Prisma Access components.
• Lead the development of scalable end-to-end AI-driven automation test frameworks (API, UI, network protocols, performance, chaos testing).
• Oversee test execution across CI/CD pipelines and ensure rapid regression testing for cloud deployments.
• Partner with Architecture, Product Management, and Operations to translate feature requirements into test plans.
• Track quality metrics and drive RCA for field escalations to prevent recurrence.

Conhecimentos

SDET leadership

QA Automation

Networking protocols

AI in engineering

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE

Ferramentas

Linux

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Test Engineering leader to drive SSE Solution and Next Gen Security initiatives for the Prisma SASE team. You will implement an AI-driven software engineering approach to testing, mentor a high-performing QA/Automation team, and collaborate across Architecture, Product Management, and Operations to ensure quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes building scalable automation frameworks, leading system design discussions for quality, and