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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director SW Engineering (ML Engineering and Platform) - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $232,000.0 - $320,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing Security, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Machine Learning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Software Security, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Serverless Computing - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1bb6b115530cc886 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Your Experience Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Required Qualifications: 12+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of building and shipping high-quality, large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud delivered services. Extensive professional experience with a deep focus on MLOps, ML systems, or productionizing machine learning models at scale. MLOps pipelines Model governance/lifecycle AI observability stack, Big Data infra (Kafka/Spark) GenAI/LLM platform, 6+ years of formal engineering management experience, with experience leading multiple teams (managing managers is a plus). Technical Acumen: Exceptional technical judgment with deep, hands-on experience in designing, building, and operating highly scalable cloud-native services with recent experience delivery AI/ML capabilities or building AI/ML platforms in production. Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into a clear, actionable technical strategy and roadmap. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong executive presence and the ability to champion ideas and initiatives across the organization., * Deep experience in the cybersecurity domain (e.g., threat detection, network security, cloud security, application security). * Direct experience with AI/ML platforms, MLOps, or building security solutions for AI systems. ## Description Your Career The Prisma AIRS team is building the future of AI security. With organizations building complex ecosystems of AI models, applications, and agents, a dynamic new attack surface is emerging. Prisma AIRS delivers a comprehensive platform for AI security, encompassing model security, posture management, AI red teaming, and runtime protection. As the Director of Engineering responsible for ML engineering and platform, you will be a key leader in the organization, setting the technical vision and strategy for a significant area of development within Prisma AIRS. You will be responsible for driving the development of this industry-defining platform, scaling our engineering teams, and collaborating with senior leadership to ensure our technology strategy aligns with the broader business objectives. Your Impact Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for your area of ownership within the Prisma AIRS engineering organization, managing multiple teams and engineering managers. Organizational Scaling: Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization. Excel at recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top-tier engineering talent and managers. Technical Vision: Drive the architectural direction for a complex, highly scalable, cloud-native AI security platform within your domain. Make critical high-judgment decisions on technology, architecture, and long-term design. Cross-Functional Execution: Partner seamlessly with senior leaders across Product Management, AI Research, UX, and other engineering leaders to deliver on a cohesive product roadmap. Executive Communication: Clearly articulate technical vision, strategy, project status, and risks to senior stakeholders and executive leadership. 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