Principal Product Designer UX/UI -Cortex

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your Career

We’re looking for a Principal Product Designer - a highly skilled designer driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for elevating the user experience.
In this role, you’ll help define the future of the Cortex ecosystem, crafting experiences that make cybersecurity accessible, intelligent, and human-centered. You’ll play a key part in shaping design direction, mentoring others, and influencing how users interact with our most advanced security products.

Your Impact

Define and drive end-to-end user experiences across multiple Cortex products
Lead cross-product initiatives, simplifying complex data and security workflows
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional partners to shape product direction
Maintain high design standards across UX, UI, and accessibility
Mentor designers and foster a strong design culture built on collaboration and craft
Partner with the design system team to evolve the Cortex design language

Qualifications

Your Experience

7+ years designing digital products, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UX and UI craft
Proven ability to lead design strategy and deliver high-impact, scalable solutions
Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and visual design
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Advanced proficiency in Figma, with experience in prototyping and design systems
Experience mentoring designers and raising overall design quality
Huge advantage: Experience in cybersecurity, particularly in data security, identity security, or SaaS security

Additional Information

The Team

You’ll be part of a highly experienced and talented Cortex Design Team, where creativity, collaboration, and innovation drive everything we do.
Our mission is to simplify complex cybersecurity challenges - spanning the spectrum of cloud, data, AI, identity, and beyond - and transform them into seamless, empowering user experiences.
We approach design with a balance of strategic thinking and refined craft - solving deep user problems through innovative concepts, streamlined flows, and polished aesthetics that bring clarity to complexity.

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Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.