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Culture

Impact. Innovation. Inclusion.

We are protecting the digital way of life for billions of people every day. We live in a connected world where much of our lives, and livelihoods are inextricably linked to having a secure online experience. We are relentless in protecting our customers and their customers from bad actors, threats, and slow downs. This shows up in our speed, thirst to solve problems, our values. We are united in this mission and the unique ideas it takes to keep up. This is why we embrace each individual who is part of our team determined to make a difference.

We Value

Collaboration  |  Disruption  |  Execution  |  Inclusion  |  Integrity

Corporate Responsibility

Leading the way in a global community, from vision to action.

At Palo Alto Networks, we help protect people's digital lives and vital social structures from rapidly scaling cybersecurity threats and disruptions. Our cybersecurity platforms help businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations protect power grids, water supplies, financial systems and other critical infrastructure. As a company built on trust, we also believe it is imperative that we continue to be a leader in responsible business practices.

Environmental

Executing a science-based strategy through sustainable operations, value chain, and ecosystem.

Social

Investing in our global workforce and society with our people, suppliers, and communities.

Governance

Operations with integrity through information security and privacy, ethics and compliance, and oversight.

Inclusion & Diversity

Elevating your voice.

We believe true disruption stems from an inclusive culture and diverse workforce. Our vision is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to solve the world's toughest cybersecurity challenges.



Initiatives

Tailoring benefits to employees' needs.

Personalized learning and development. Competitive and equitable pay. Personalized offerings from our employees' input. Learn about some of our initiatives:

FLEXLearn

Your needs, strengths, and passions make you unique. FLEXLearn embraces your individuality and helps you achieve your learning ambitions - whatever they are.

FLEXBenefits

(non-entity contractors excluded): You decide what you need and how you get it. We offer resources that ensure you and your family are healthy, supported and protected - including a global benefits program to spend $1,000 per year on items or experiences that refresh and bring joy.

FLEXLead

Great leaders continuously raise their game, enhance their skills and improve their effectiveness. FLEXLead is our leadership toolkit, designed for leaders and available to all, to provide continuous learning resources that fuel our growth.

FLEXLocation

Our offices are designed to empower employees to work collaboratively in groups, or find a quiet nook to sit in. Those hired into remote roles, we encourage team gatherings where possible, and use collaboration tools to bring the same amazing experience to life.

FLEXPublic Holidays

We value employees as individuals. We offer the choice to celebrate the local public holidays in the country you work in, or request to swap that day for one that is more meaningful to you personally.

Benefits

Providing solutions for a well-balanced life.

Because your well-being is important to us, we offer benefit programs and resources for you and your dependents to support what's important to you. If you're considering a role that's based outside of the United States, please contact your local recruiter for details about the specific benefits offered in that country.

Healthcare

We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need.

Wellness

With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness.

Development

Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability.

Financial

Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000.

Time Off

In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave.

Perks

Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day.

Veterans

Your skills are mission critical.

As a proud Military Friendly® Employer, and founded by military veterans, we've developed a program to help enable the transition to new careers, new skills, and new industries.

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