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, serving data center, service provider, and campus environments.
Role type
Principal Product Manager (Hardware Platform)
Builds
Ultra-high-throughput modular NGFW hardware platforms with custom silicon/ASIC acceleration and high-density interfaces.
Domain
Cybersecurity / High-performance Networking Hardware
Required skills
Hardware platform strategy, Custom ASIC/FPGA architecture, High-speed networking (100G/400G+), BOM cost optimization, Cross-functional leadership, NPI execution, Supply chain management, Market validation, Financial acumen
Preferred skills
Modular data center firewall experience, Power/thermal design trade-offs, Hardware cryptographic acceleration, NEBS compliance, Hyperscale cloud provider 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 ecosystem integration with security management tools; Leverage Generative AI for data-driven decision-making.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
