This role pays more than
84%
of similar roles. Most pay
$185,475–$266,659
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$289k
versus about
$226k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.
Palo Alto Networks currently has
34 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$159,000–$257,750
across 32 roles with salary data.
As a Distinguished Architect, Engineering Excellence, you will lead the transition from AI-assisted to AI-native engineering across the enterprise. You will manage both brownfield systems in Sales, Finance, Legal, and Support and high-velocity greenfield product innovations. Your daily responsibilities include orchestrating fleets of AI agents for reliable software delivery, establishing governance protocols for agentic workflows, and automating technical debt reduction. You will implement "Diagram-as-Code" workflows, facilitate prompt engineering workshops, and act as a cross-functional bridge between engineering and business units. The role requires expertise in microservices, event-driven architecture, API specifications, and AIOps for root cause analysis. You must be proficient in modern AI coding assistants and possess deep experience with enterprise applications like ERP, CRM, HRIS, and CLM to modernize legacy systems while ensuring operational continuity through automated documentation and refactoring.
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Microsoft Azure
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Python
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JavaScript
TypeScript
Swift
micro-services
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