Senior Product Manager (Application Security)

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Product Manager for the Cloud Delivered Security Services (CDSS) to lead the AppSec strategy and translate vision into secure, scalable product capabilities that protect critical web applications and AI services from threats.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Threat Research, and UX teams to deliver resilient defenses, drive agile development cycles, and prioritize features using telemetry and customer feedback in a fast-paced, security-first

Qualifications

• 6+ years in technical product management, software engineering, or application security.
• Deep understanding of modern web architectures, HTTP/HTTPS, microservices, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and API vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day execution of the AppSec product roadmap and translate strategy into PRDs.
• Lead development of capabilities to detect and mitigate Layer 7 attacks and API vulnerabilities.
• Champion features for visibility and control over API endpoints and defenses against automation.
• Partner with engineering and scrum teams to manage agile cycles and feature delivery.
• Engage with customers and analyze deployments to inform prioritization.
• Monitor telemetry and threat intel to optimize security rules and ML models.
• Support marketing with technical collateral and enablement materials.

Skills

Agile development

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Web security knowledge

Education

BS/MS in CS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

API security tooling

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 a Senior Product Manager within the Cloud Delivered Security Services (CDSS) organization, you will drive the execution of our Application Security (AppSec) strategy. You will translate strategic vision into high-quality product capabilities that protect critical web applications and AI services from sophisticated threats. Embedded in the product development lifecycle, you will collaborate with Engineering, Threat Research, and UX teams to build robust defenses against vulnerability exploitation and API-specific risks. Your focus will be on agility and execution, using a customer-centric and data-driven philosophy to continuously iterate and ensure our AppSec solutions remain resilient and essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day execution of the AppSec product roadmap and translate strategy into detailed PRDs.
• Lead development of capabilities to detect and mitigate Layer 7 attacks and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Champion features for deep visibility and control over API endpoints and defenses against malicious automation.
• Partner with engineering leads and scrum teams to manage agile cycles and ensure high-quality feature delivery.
• Engage with customers and analyze cloud-native deployments to identify gaps and inform feature prioritization.
• Monitor product telemetry and threat intelligence to optimize security rules and machine learning models.
• Support marketing teams in creating technical collateral and enablement materials for delivered features.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical product management, software engineering, or application security.
• Deep technical understanding of modern web architectures, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, microservices, and Kubernetes.
• Extensive knowledge of the application threat landscape, including OWASP Top 10 and API vulnerabilities.
• Exceptional ability to operate within an agile framework, managing backlogs and prioritizing sprints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical requirements clearly.
• Strong team player mentality with a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with application delivery concepts, load balancing, proxy architectures, and edge computing.
• Experience working with or building technologies focused on Layer 7 inspection and payload analysis.
• A highly technical, hands-on approach with a strong interest in understanding underlying technologies.

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.

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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