Director of IT Software Engineering, Palo Alto Networks
$224-318k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$224-318k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Progressive Technical Leadership: 12+ years of experience in enterprise software and IT, with at least 5+ years in a leadership capacity managing large-scale Salesforce and GTM application development teams
- AI Exploration & Implementation: Demonstrated experience or a strong, tangible curiosity in exploring and implementing AI use cases. Prior experience with Generative AI, predictive modeling, or leveraging AI in the software development lifecycle is highly preferred
- Deep CPQ systems Expertise: Proven mastery of Salesforce CPQ and a strong vision for the broader Revenue ecosystem, including product modeling, advanced pricing rules, discount schedules, complex approvals, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Hands-On Salesforce Platform Mastery: Strong, current, and hands-on expertise in core Salesforce technologies, including Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, SOQL, and REST/SOAP APIs. You can guide and contribute to technical design and code reviews
- Advanced Configuration Engine Experience: Direct experience with Logik.io or other advanced, high-performance configuration engines designed for complex, enterprise-grade product and pricing models is a significant plus
- Enterprise Integration Architecture: A proven track record of designing and managing integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise platforms, such as ERP (SAP, Oracle) and middleware/iPaaS solutions (SnapLogic, MuleSoft)
- Agile & DevOps Leadership: Extensive experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, agile environment with a deep understanding of modern DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and deployment best practices for enterprise Salesforce implementations
- Strategic Business Acumen: Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value
- Global Team Management: Experience managing, coaching, and developing geographically distributed engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive global culture
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Salesforce certifications (e.g., Certified Technical Architect, Application/System Architect) are highly desirable
What the job involves
- We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Director of IT CPQ & ECommerce Solutions to lead our Go-To-Market (GTM) technology stack into the next generation
- This role is responsible for the strategic direction, architectural design, and flawless execution of our Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and E-commerce ecosystem
- The ideal candidate is a deep technical expert with a passion for innovation, a proven leader of global engineering teams, and possesses a strong curiosity and preferably hands-on experience in applying AI to solve business challenges
- You will be instrumental in driving our IT CPQ and e-commerce team towards an AI-Led Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and fostering a culture of continuous innovation
- This role reports to the Sr Director of IT Applications
- AI-Driven GTM Innovation: Pioneer and integrate AI use cases within the Salesforce and CPQ landscape. Explore and implement generative AI and intelligent automation to enhance deal velocity, improve quoting accuracy, and create a superior customer and seller experience
- Strategic Vision: Shape and execute the long-term Salesforce CPQ roadmap evolving our capabilities from best-in-class CPQ to a fully integrated and intelligent Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) system
- Experience driving a self service e-commerce solution
- Hands-On Execution & Delivery: Lead from the front by directly engaging in complex problem-solving while managing a portfolio of high-priority projects. Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Advanced Solution Architecture: Serve as the lead architect for Salesforce GTM solutions, designing scalable, high-performance systems that adhere to enterprise best practices and are primed for future AI-driven enhancements
- AI-Led SDLC Transformation: Drive the evolution of our development practices by championing an AI-Led SDLC. Leverage AI to accelerate development cycles, improve code quality, automate testing, and boost overall team productivity through modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a key strategic partner to IT teams supporting Ecosystems, Revenue Operations, Finance, and Product Engineering teams. Translate their business needs into technical solutions that streamline processes and drive revenue growth
- Global Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global engineering team across AMER and APAC. Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and curiosity, upskilling the team in AI technologies and modern development practices
- Seamless Enterprise Integration: Ensure the robust and efficient integration of Salesforce with critical enterprise systems, particularly ERP (SAP preferred) and middleware platforms, to enable seamless data flow for order management, billing, and reporting
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Finance, Revenue Operations, and IT to streamline and optimize Q2C processes, enabling faster deal cycles and revenue recognition
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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