Manager Engineering - Credential Provider

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

The Team

Engineering - Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Job Summary

Join the Idira Credential Provider group as an R&D Manager to lead a brand-new team dedicated to a highly significant core product. You will drive deep, security-focused engineering to solve complex threat scenarios and elevate product resilience. Establish an Agentic SDLC and collaborate globally to recruit, mentor, and guide top engineering talent while remaining technically engaged. This is a unique opportunity to shape modern engineering workflows and deliver robust security solutions.

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work hybrid from the office and from home on a flexible way. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, build, and lead a new R&D team responsible for core components of the Idira Credential Provider.
• Drive seamless cross-site execution by collaborating daily with global R&D, Product, and Security counterparts.
• Develop and grow a team of talented engineers through mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Plan, design, and deliver a robust, scalable, and secure product.
• Own delivery of software that meets time, scope, security, and quality goals.
• Partner with Product and internal security teams to ensure the best compliance posture.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a hands-on R&D Team Manager, with a proven track record in team building and direct people management.
• 6+ years of hands-on development experience, with a strong background in system architecture and software design.
• Deep proficiency in C++ alongside Java, C#, or Python.
• Exceptional communication skills with the proven ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Global R&D experience with a hands-on background in direct cross-site collaboration and maintaining high visibility.
• Proven track record of leading a team through the full SDLC, from design to deployment.
• Ability to anticipate, manage, and mitigate technical risks and project bottlenecks with autonomy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for AI-driven development and modern engineering workflows.
• Experience hardening products by translating complex security assessments into actionable engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with AWS technology stack, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS operational concepts.
• Familiarity with Secrets Management, Identity Security, or broader Security domains.
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade software for regulated environments, focusing on security, compliance, and reliability.

What you will get: 

• Additional health insurance with dental treatment included
• Life / permanent disability insurance
• Sick Leave allowance
• Mobile phone plan
• FLEXBenefits wallet
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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  [email protected].

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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.