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# Senior Product Manager, Core Platform & AI (Cortex Platform)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,700.0 - $240,525.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cortex XSOAR Platform
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3309688917&tx=JR6357FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 7+ years of product management experience in a cross-functional, enterprise environment.
 * BSc/MS in Computer Science, another engineering/technical degree, or equivalent military experience.
 * Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and building enterprise-scale, high-performing, globally available SaaS products.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
 * Self-motivated with effective skills in managing multiple tasks, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
 * A strong team player with a 'can-do' approach, excellent people skills, and a positive mentality.
 * Proven ability to manage product planning with multiple stakeholders within large, matrixed organizations.

## Description

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Principal Product Manager to join a newly formed, rapidly growing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI in cybersecurity. In this dynamic environment, the blueprint is not yet fully written. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the long-term vision and build the core components that power the entire Cortex product portfolio - including XSIAM, XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud. This is a rare chance to bring a creative, startup mindset to a global stage, driving true innovation to protect the world's largest enterprise customers who rely on the unmatched scale of the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem.

Your Impact

 * Driving the Product Lifecycle: Owning the development of enterprise-grade, cloud-scale core components from zero-to-one ideation through to successful delivery across the Cortex suite.
 * Defining the Strategy: Spearheading requirements gathering and prioritizing high-impact features within an open, evolving product landscape.
 * Fostering Collaboration: Partnering closely with cross-functional engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to align on and execute a cohesive product vision.
 * Challenging the Status Quo: Leveraging AI and agentic workflows to build innovative solutions that seamlessly scale across our massive global customer base.


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