Senior Hardware PM: Enterprise Networking & Security

Palo Alto Networks; California; On-site; USD 153,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Hardware Product Manager to define and drive the evolution of our enterprise NGFW hardware portfolio. As part of the NetSec organization, you will own the hardware experience and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performing, scalable platforms for global enterprise customers.

You will shape platform strategy across switching, routing, SD‑WAN and security appliances, translate market needs into clear requirements, and partner with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, technical product management, or related technical leadership.
• 3+ years of experience with security, networking, switching infrastructure, or related platform products.
• Deep understanding of ASIC, FPGA, and CPU architectures for hardware offloads in security and networking.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware platform strategy across Switching, Routing, SD-WAN, and Security Appliances with clear hardware specifications.
• Translate customer and market requirements into product requirements, user stories, and KPIs.
• Lead manufacturing partnerships and align with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize costs and delivery.
• Define scale parameters (throughput, port density, latency) for predictable performance.
• Leverage AI, telemetry, and data to inform product decisions and improvements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Technical Marketing to ensure accurate technical messaging.

Skills

Senior Hardware Product Manager

Product management experience

Security & networking

ASIC/FPGA/CPU architectures

Hardware specs & NPI lifecycle

COGS optimization / ROI modeling

Ambiguity management

Cross-functional leadership

Market trend awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Hardware Product Manager to define and drive the evolution of our enterprise NGFW hardware portfolio. As part of the NetSec organization, you will own the hardware experience and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performing, scalable platforms for global enterprise customers.

You will shape platform strategy across switching, routing, SD‑WAN and security appliances, translate market needs into clear requirements, and partner with Engineering,