R&D Manager - C++ (EPM)

About the role

Join the Palo Alto Networks EPM Agents group as a Team Manager responsible for leading the Cross‑Platform Agents Infrastructure team. You will drive the design, development, and innovation of application control, privilege management, and threat detection agents in an agile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, timely solutions for customers.
• Provide technical authority through hands‑on leadership.
• Hire, mentor, and grow a team of at least three developers.
• Oversee development processes, code quality, and production releases.
• Maintain code at the highest standards of quality, innovation, and security.
• Collaborate closely with architects, product owners, and other teams to build robust solutions.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on C++, Rust, or Swift development.
• 2+ years of experience leading a software development team.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale commercial off‑the‑shelf software.
• Strong design, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to deep‑dive into complex systems, propose solutions, and implement changes.
• Passion for high‑quality code, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Self‑learner, proactive, and highly motivated.

Required skills

• C++
• Rust
• Swift
• CI/CD pipelines
• Jenkins
• Git
• Artifactory
• Unit testing
• Automation testing
• Code design and optimization
• Security best practices