Software Engineering Manager, Idira Platform Services

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a seasoned SW Engineering Manager to join the Idira R&D platform organization. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for the Idira SaaS micro-frontend (MFE) platform and the critical services that handle API access to Idira services.You will manage a high-performing team of engineers, combining hands-on technical leadership with strong execution. Your team owns services that are crucial to any customer interaction with Idira services whether it is UI or API access.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and Mentor: Grow a high-performing team of engineers; foster a collaborative environment and support professional development through mentoring and technical guidance.Own Platform Execution: Drive the development of new features and capabilities that will allow PANW customers to have secure access to our continuously growing portfolio of Cyber Identity solutions.Drive AI adoption: We started our journey to become an AI first engineering organization.

As a leader you will help your team continue this journey.Engineering Excellence: Maintain a high bar for quality, performance, and scalability. Oversee end-to-end delivery from design and implementation to production monitoring and support.Stakeholder Management: Communicate progress, risks, and capability roadmaps clearly to management and partner teams. Maintain the capability matrix for Idira integrations.Requirements: Management Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading software engineering teams, with a track record of shipping complex projects and managing production systems.SaaS Backend Proficiency: Experience building and scaling SaaS applications and RESTful APIs.

Proficiency in modern languages (e.g., Javascript, Python, or Java).Frontend Proficiency: Experience with FE frameworks (e.g. React, Angular) and Microfrontend technologies.Cloud Native: Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Public Cloud (AWS/GCP).Shift left Experience: Experience working with teams that own quality, support and devops for the services they are in charge of.AI-Assisted Development: Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) to accelerate the software development lifecycle.Platform Engineering (Advantage): Experience leading or working in a platform team that provides internal services to multiple engineering teamsIdentity Domain (Advantage): Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, entitlements, and tenant lifecycle management.Network Security (Advantage): Familiarity with network security concepts and services and technologies (e.g. WAF, Nginx)Education: BSc in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.This position is open to all candidates.