Principal Product Manager, Core Platform & AI (Cortex Platform)

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 171,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Product Manager to help shape the long-term vision for the Cortex product portfolio, including XSIAM, XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud. You will operate in a fast-growing, startup-minded team on a global stage.

You will own enterprise-grade product development from zero-to-one ideation through delivery, collaborating with engineering, design, and GTM to deliver impactful, scalable cybersecurity solutions for large enterprise customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience in a cross-functional, enterprise environment.
• BSc/MS in Computer Science or another engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and building enterprise-scale SaaS products.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude and effective collaboration in matrixed orgs.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of enterprise-grade, cloud-scale core components from ideation to delivery across the Cortex suite.
• Define strategy by gathering requirements and prioritizing high-impact features.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to align on a cohesive product vision.
• Leverage AI to build scalable solutions for a global customer base.

Skills

Product management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Enterprise SaaS

Education

BSc/MS in CS / Eng

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Principal Product Manager to join a newly formed, rapidly growing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI in cybersecurity. In this dynamic environment, the blueprint is not yet fully written. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the long-term vision and build the core components that power the entire Cortex product portfolio - including XSIAM, XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud. This is a rare chance to bring a creative, startup mindset to a global stage, driving true innovation to protect the world’s largest enterprise customers who rely on the unmatched scale of the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem.

Your Impact

• Driving the Product Lifecycle: Owning the development of enterprise-grade, cloud-scale core components from zero-to-one ideation through to successful delivery across the Cortex suite.
• Defining the Strategy: Spearheading requirements gathering and prioritizing high-impact features within an open, evolving product landscape.
• Fostering Collaboration: Partnering closely with cross-functional engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to align on and execute a cohesive product vision.
• Challenging the Status Quo: Leveraging AI and agentic workflows to build innovative solutions that seamlessly scale across our massive global customer base.

Qualifications

Your Experience

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience in a cross-functional, enterprise environment.
• BSc/MS in Computer Science, another engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and building enterprise-scale, high-performing, globally available SaaS products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with effective skills in managing multiple tasks, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• A strong team player with a 'can-do' approach, excellent people skills, and a positive mentality.
• Proven ability to manage product planning with multiple stakeholders within large, matrixed organizations.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$171,200.00 - $276,825.00/yr

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].

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.