Principal Product Manager (Cortex Cloud)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 171,200 - 276,825; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior/Principal Product Manager for Cortex Cloud in Santa Clara, CA. This role involves owning the product strategy and roadmap for our cloud security platform, collaborating with engineering on innovative solutions, and engaging with Fortune 500 CISOs. Candidates should have at least 5 years of product management experience in cybersecurity, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, and knowledge of public cloud platforms. The compensation ranges from $171,200 to $276,825 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of product management experience in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
• Deep technical knowledge of public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a visionary product roadmap for Cortex Cloud.
• Proactively collaborate with engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge features.
• Drive market leadership by identifying strategic opportunities.

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

As the Senior/Principal Product Manager for Cortex Cloud, you will lead our mission to secure the world’s digital transformation by shaping the future of our market‑leading cloud security platform. You will own the product strategy and roadmap, working with the brightest minds in cybersecurity to deliver innovative solutions. This is a high‑impact role on a rapidly growing team, offering the chance to protect critical digital assets and define industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute a visionary product roadmap for Cortex Cloud that anticipates market needs and maintains our position as the #1 Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP).
• Proactively collaborate with engineering teams to deliver cutting‑edge features at a rapid pace, translating complex security challenges into elegant, user‑friendly solutions.
• Engage directly with Fortune 500 CISOs and cloud security leaders, transforming customer feedback into product innovations that solve real-world problems.
• Drive market leadership by identifying strategic opportunities to expand our product portfolio and working closely with sales and marketing to accelerate revenue growth.
• Spearhead the development of groundbreaking cloud security solutions that outpace the rapidly evolving threat landscape, challenging the status‑quo curiosly and positively.
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle, from strategic planning and operations to launch and customer adoption, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Simplify complex technical concepts and articulate the product vision and strategy effectively to both C-level executives and technical practitioners.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• 5+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record in cybersecurity or cloud technologies.
• Deep technical knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures (e.g., containers, serverless).
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle, from concept to launch and scale.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by critically reviewing data, determining root causes, and providing practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or a Master's in Computer Science or another engineering/technical field.
• Experience working in a hyper‑growth environment, contributing to significant scaling of a product’s install base or revenue.
• Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to influence and present to C-level executives and highly technical audiences.

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes