Principal UX Designer (NetSec)

Our Mission 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. 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. Who We Are 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. Job Summary The Team Product
Design (User Experience) Job Summary As a Principal UX Designer in our India R&D
Center, you will drive the design excellence for our global B2B product suites.
You will be responsible for moving beyond feature-based design to architecting
systemic solutions for complex, high-scale enterprise environments. You will
work as a strategic partner to Product and Engineering heads to define the
long-term user experience roadmap. Key Responsibilities B2B Product Strategy:
Lead the UX vision for complex enterprise workflows, ensuring high-density data
is manageable and actionable for expert users. End-to-End Ownership: Take full
ownership of the user journey - from deep discovery and requirement gathering to
high-fidelity implementation and post-launch iteration. Stakeholder Alignment:
Navigate a global stakeholder environment, effectively communicating design
rationale to leadership in both India and International offices. Ecosystem
Thinking: Oversee the evolution of our Design System to ensure modularity and
accessibility across various B2B modules. Mentorship: Lead 'Critique' sessions
and mentor senior designers, elevating the craft and design thinking maturity
across the India team. Qualifications Required Qualifications 10+ years of
experience in Product Design, with a proven track record in enterprise or
data-heavy products. A mandatory portfolio with at least one comprehensive
end-to-end use case showcasing B2B product problem-solving, including evidence
of problem identification, user research, journey mapping, iterative
wireframing, and final measurable impact. Deep understanding of user-centered
design methodologies, strong empathy for users, and commitment to being their
advocate. Advanced proficiency in Figma/Sketch, including advanced prototyping,
variables, and auto-layout. UX/HCI Degree or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications Experience leading the design process by leveraging
advanced generative AI tools to explore a wide breadth of concepts rapidly and
visualize intuitive charts and tables for massive datasets. Ability to distill
abstract technical concepts like AI-driven insights or network security into
clear, actionable interfaces. Familiarity with modern web technologies
(HTML/CSS/React capabilities). Understanding of how to break down the North Star
design concepts into iterative sprints. Strong time-management skills and
ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Growth mindset with a willingness
to fail fast, learn, and constantly seek and provide constructive feedback. Our
Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. 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
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