Director of Automation & Quality Engineering

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 take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Director of Quality Assurance to lead and oversee our quality assurance initiatives within our dynamic cloud security organization.

As the Director of QA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our Cloud platform's reliability, effectiveness, and stability. Your strategic leadership and technical expertise will enhance our commitment to delivering innovative and robust security software. Our XSIAM product simplifies security operations and accelerates incident remediation with a platform designed to address today’s threats as well as those of the future.

More information about the product we develop can be found at: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xsiam.

Your Impact

Leadership and Strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and vision
Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, product management, and customer support, to ensure QA initiatives are integrated seamlessly throughout the product lifecycle
Quality Assurance
Establish and enforce QA processes and standards that adhere to industry best practices and compliance requirements
Design, implement, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly validate the functionality, performance, and security of our product
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to identify and address potential product quality issues
Quality Metrics and Reporting
Define and track key quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of QA efforts
Prepare and present regular quality status reports to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and action plans
Innovation and Learning
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security threats to drive innovation in QA processes and methodologies
Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the QA team

Qualifications

Your Experience

Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior QA Leadership Roles, in Cloud-native products environment
Extensive knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Strong experience with test automation frameworks and practices
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Experience leading and managing a QA guild or similar cross-functional quality assurance team - Advantage
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent military experience

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest-growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks and the products and services that dedicatedly address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.