Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

Principal IT Solution Architect - NPI

Office - USA - CA - Headquarters · Principal · Full-time

No sponsorship$167k-$271kDetected 1 day ago
PythonJavaNode.jsGraphQLRESTLLMsSalesforceCRMSAPERPLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • In this highly visible role, you will serve as the strategic and technical bridge between core business monetization strategies and existing and emerging AI capabilities.
  • This is an in office role in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA 3 days/week

Responsibilities

  • System Strategy & "Design-First"
  • System Strategy & "Design-First" NPI: Own the end-to-end technical system architecture for complex New Product Introductions.
  • Design and optimize complex, scalable integrations that balance business velocity with rigorous financial and technical standards.
  • Design and implement architectures utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic frameworks within the enterprise context to automate repetitive processes, and complex validations.
  • Enterprise Integration & API Strategy: Design and document holistic integration strategies across our enterprise software stack.
  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead technical design reviews with engineering and IT development teams.
  • Prototyping & AI Co-Piloting: Act as a self-starter to develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) for novel technical integrations and improving E2E automations and workflows.
  • Design and document holistic integration strategies across our enterprise software stack.
  • Lead technical design reviews with engineering and IT development teams.

Requirements

  • Domain Expertise: Deep technical understanding of Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) and Opportunity-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycles.
  • Solid technical proficiency in Salesforce CRM/CPQ and downstream billing/Revenue systems like SAP.
  • Deep expertise in API architectures (RESTful, SOAP, GraphQL), JSON/XML, and modern middleware/enterprise service buses (ESBs).
  • If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • Domain Expertise: Deep technical understanding of Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) and Opportunity-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycles. Solid technical proficiency in Salesforce CRM/CPQ and downstream billing/Revenue systems like SAP.
  • Technical Depth: Strong background in database design, data modeling, and custom business application development.
  • Ability to read, write, and debug code (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Apex) to lead hands-on technical design sessions and build working integration prototypes.
  • Autonomy & Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills. Highly comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking independent ownership of complex business scenarios, and converting abstract product monetization concepts into robust backend system workflows.
  • Compensation Disclosure
  • The 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
  • $167,000.00 - $270,500.00/yr
  • Our Commitment

Skills

  • Spearhead the architectural transformation of E2E Q2C workflows using emerging AI capabilities.

Compensation

  • The 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below.
  • The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
  • $167,000.00 - $270,500.00/yr

Benefits

  • The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
  • A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Company info

  • In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
  • We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
  • As the Principal IT Solution Architect - NPI, you will lead the solution strategy, technical architectural design, and automation of our E2E NPI processes that includes Quote-to-Cash (Salesforce CPQ), ERP (SAP), and custom provisioning/licensing engines.
  • You will own the end-to-end (E2E) technical execution of complex NPI monetization models, orchestrating how our enterprise systems-including Salesforce (CRM/CPQ), ERP ( SAP), and custom provisioning/licensing engines-cohesively integrate and exchange data.
  • At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life.
  • We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking.
  • Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts.
  • In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry.
  • This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion.
  • We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have.
  • If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
  • We believe collaboration thrives in person.
  • That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed.
  • This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
  • Information Technology

Equal opportunity

  • If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
  • equal opportunity employer.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?
  • Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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