Santa Clara, CA · founded 2005
Palo Alto Networks is the largest pure-play cybersecurity company, headquartered in Santa Clara, built originally on next-generation firewalls and now spanning cloud security (Prisma) and AI-driven security operations (Cortex). It is a fast-growing, acquisitive public company with an intense, sales-strong, execution-focused culture set by longtime CEO Nikesh Arora. The benefits lean toward wellness and flexibility, including a large on-site gym with instructor-led classes at HQ, Flexible Time Off, a $1,000 annual FLEXBenefits allowance, an ESPP with a 24-month lookback, and equity for most roles. The notable weak spot is the 401(k) match, which is only 50% capped at $1,000 a year. The trade-off is real: strong equity upside and growth against a demanding, high-expectations environment. A good fit for security and cloud engineers who want scale and equity and can thrive in a driven culture.
see the full file on Palo Alto Networks| Birthing-parent leave | 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| Partner leave | 6 weeks |
| How leave is framed | equal_all_parents |
| 401(k) match | 50% company match up to a maximum of $1,000 per year |
| Dental | yes |
| Vision | yes |
| Unlimited PTO | yes |
| On-site gym | yes |
| Internal course catalog | yes |
| Stock purchase plan | yes |
| Equity | RSU |
| Wellness stipend | $1,000 |
| HSA (health savings account) | yes |
| Life insurance | yes |
| On-site cafeteria | yes |
| Food | snacks |
| Employee discount portal | yes |
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