Sr Director, Digital Platform Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $241,000–$344,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 30 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sr Director, Digital Platform Engineering

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The Sr. Director of Digital Platform Engineering will lead the technical vision and development of a global digital platform, overseeing front-end and back-end engineering teams to ensure high-performance web technologies that support customer acquisition and engagement. This executive will integrate AI and automation into marketing workflows, optimizing website performance and personalization through ML models and generative AI. Key responsibilities include defining the technical roadmap, implementing scalable architectures, and fostering a culture of innovation among full-stack engineers and platform architects. The role requires expertise in React/Vue/Angular, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and Google Marketing Platform (GMP) tools, as well as deep knowledge of web technologies and data privacy standards. This leader will collaborate with marketing, product management, and data science teams to deliver seamless digital experiences at scale.

Skills

React Vue Angular AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python JavaScript Node.js Docker CI/CD Git Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Snowflake BigQuery Google Tag Manager Adobe Tag Manager Google Analytics Adobe Analytics Salesforce Scrum Agile Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

What you'll do

Define and execute the technical roadmap for customer-facing web technology.
Design and implement a scalable, resilient web architecture to handle global traffic growth.
Integrate Machine Learning models and Generative AI to automate critical functions.
Lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams globally, fostering innovation.
Champion a "code-first" approach with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Establish stringent Site Reliability Engineering practices for operational stability.

What we're looking for

15+ years of experience in AdTech, MarTech, or Digital Marketing roles.
Minimum 5 years leading technical teams and implementing AI/ML solutions.
Expert knowledge in Adobe suite, web technologies, and GMP tools.
Proven ability to translate business objectives into detailed technical requirements.
Strong program management skills with agile methodologies for complex projects.
Deep understanding of global data privacy standards and their impact on web tracking.
Experience in architecting comprehensive Customer Data Platforms (CDP).

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