Principal PM, SD-WAN & SASE — Shape Enterprise Networking

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 177,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Product Manager to shape the modern branch networking platform. You will own SD‑WAN and SASE capabilities, translating routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, and automation into customer‑friendly products for global deployments.

You will partner with Engineering, UX, and field teams to deliver end‑to‑end experiences, APIs, and observability tools that simplify operations and scale across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Product Management or technical leadership for enterprise networking products.
• Deep knowledge of SD‑WAN, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) and branch networking concepts.
• Experience with REST APIs, automation, and programmatic network configuration.
• Ability to translate complex networking into product experiences for admins and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for core SD‑WAN and branch networking capabilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX, Support, and Sales to align architecture with business needs.
• Lead cross‑functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Shape user workflows, dashboards, and interfaces for network operations.
• Drive API‑first capabilities and automation into product delivery.

Skills

SD-WAN

Enterprise networking

BGP

OSPF

Routing policy

Networking architecture

APIs

Automation

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Automation frameworks

Network management tools

REST APIs tooling

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Product Manager to shape the modern branch networking platform. You will own SD‑WAN and SASE capabilities, translating routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, and automation into customer‑friendly products for global deployments.

You will partner with Engineering, UX, and field teams to deliver end‑to‑end experiences, APIs, and observability tools that simplify operations and scale across enterprise environments.