Principal Product Manager (NGFW Hardware Platform)
Core
Define strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle execution for the PA-7500 Series modular Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) chassis platforms, focusing on high-performance architecture, custom silicon, and high-density interfaces.
Role type
Principal Product Manager (Hardware Platform)
Builds
Ultra-high-throughput modular NGFW chassis, custom ASICs, high-speed optics, and line cards for data center and service provider environments.
Domain
Cybersecurity / High-performance Networking Hardware
Required skills
Hardware platform strategy, custom ASIC/FPGA architecture, high-speed networking (100G/400G+), BOM cost optimization, NPI lifecycle management, cross-functional leadership, supply chain partnership, ecosystem integration, AI-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Master's degree in EE/CS, modular data center firewall experience, power/thermal design trade-offs, hardware cryptographic acceleration, enterprise data center architect engagement
Technologies
PAN-OS, Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama, AIOps tools, x86/ARM CPUs, SerDes, switch fabrics
Responsibilities
Define long-term vision and roadmap for modular chassis portfolio; Partner with hardware/ASIC teams to define compute engine and interconnect specifications; Drive requirements for custom silicon and hardware offload engines; Author PRDs and lead cross-functional execution from concept to EOL; Own hardware business models, BOM costs, and pricing strategies; Engage with Tier-1 customers to uncover architectural pain points; Collaborate with supply chain and ODM partners for DFM and scale; Ensure integration with security management tools; Leverage Generative AI for roadmap execution
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
