Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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 AreWe 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!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Safety and Compliance Engineer to join our Technical Operations team. This individual will partner cross-functionally to ensure global compliance of Palo Alto Networks hardware platforms, covering safety, electromagnetic, wireless, and other regulatory domains. You will leverage deep expertise to obtain, maintain, and expand worldwide certifications while guiding engineering and operations through evolving compliance requirements.
Your Impact- Partner with hardware/software engineering, product management, and operations to execute product life cycle compliance strategy
- Ensure worldwide certifications and regulatory requirements are met and maintained to support market access
- Guide engineering and operations on product changes to define re-testing and re-certification needs through end-of-life
- Coordinate certification testing with external labs and agencies, resolving technical issues as needed
- Manage relationships with domestic and international regulatory bodies to obtain and sustain approvals
- Support and review factory audits to ensure product and component compliance
- Collaborate with worldwide operations for factory bring-up and certification readiness
- Develop and implement a product quality audit process to ensure ongoing compliance
- Provide certification evidence to customers and maintain the internal certification database
QualificationsYour Experience - Strong knowledge of global product safety and regulatory standards for networking equipment, including FCC (Class A/B), CE, VCCI, IEEE/EN, NEBS, and Telcordia
- Expertise in wireless and telecom certifications (802.11, 4G/LTE, 5G) and major international approvals (BSMI, CCC, Anatel, etc.). Direct in-country certification experience is a plus
- Proven ability to manage certifications with such as EU RED and WW approvals w/ 4G/5G modules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach
- Experience managing EMS, OEM, and ODM partners
- Proficiency with Google Suite and business systems such as Agile, Oracle, SAP, Arena
- Networking hardware familiarity (routers, switches) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (BSEE, BSCS, BSCE, BSET) or equivalent military experience required
- 8-10 years of experience in product compliance for networking hardware, with a track record of obtaining global certifications
Additional InformationCompensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $110000/YR - $179500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our CommitmentWe'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
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. 
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