Principal Solutions Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA
Principal Solutions Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, California are open across the metro, with employers like NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks, and Intel hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
Principal Business Systems Analyst (BSA) – IT Technical Services. Palo Alto Networks IT is looking for a Principal BSA to revolutionize the post-sale customer experience. As our Technical Services lead, you will be the functional architect for the tools that power our global Professional Services and Customer Success organizations. We are redefining the role of the BSA. While the industry traditionally focuses on documentation, we empower our Principal BSAs to be 'Builders of Solutions.' By combining deep domain expertise in PSA and CSM platforms—specifically Clarizen and Gainsight—with modern AI augmentation, you will transcend static requirements. Your focus will shift to functional validation and rapid prototyping, ensuring our Technical Services organization remains at the forefront of industry innovation. You will operate at the highest level of functional influence, bridging the gap between executive strategy and engineering execution. You aren't just improving workflows; you are defining the future 'Agent-Native' methodologies that will become our organizational standard.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Blueprinting (Service Delivery): Develop future-state concepts for Professional Services and Customer Success. You will lead the 'as-is' to 'to-be' transition, ensuring our PSA (Clarizen) and CSM (Gainsight) tools are optimized for global scale.
Organizational Impact: Address high-stakes issues that impact the overall success of the functional organization. Proactively identify and resolve technical gaps that inhibit global productivity.
AI-Augmented Prototyping: Instead of waiting for long engineering cycles, you will use AI-assisted tools (e.g., LLMs, low-code builders) to create 'Living Specs'—functional prototypes that validate business logic and data flows before they reach development.
Agentic Process Design: Identify manual friction points in the service lifecycle and architect 'Agent-Native' solutions. You will define the guardrails and business intent for AI agents to automate tasks like resource forecasting, health scoring, and project risk mitigation.
Independent Execution: Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches for special assignments. You are highly independent in the completion of day-to-day work and the definition of your own project milestones.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Establish and lead diverse teams across Sales Ops, Finance, and Support. You will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Technical Services IT organization to top-tier executive decision-makers.
Data Stewardship: Partner with data teams to ensure the underlying data in Clarizen, Gainsight, and SFDC is 'AI-Ready.' You will define the data acquisition and transformation requirements needed to power predictive insights.
Mentorship & Quality: Drive the evolution of the BSA team. You will mentor senior BSAs on moving from 'Scarcity Management' (waiting for dev time) to 'Independent Innovation Velocity' using AI tools.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Expert Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in major PSA/CSM platforms (Gainsight, Planview, FinancialForce, ChurnZero). You understand the business nuances of utilization, milestone billing, and customer health tracking.
Experience Tier: 12+ years of related experience (Bachelor’s), 8+ years (Master’s), or 5+ years (PhD).
Technical Agency: A 'Builder' mindset. You have a proven ability to move beyond static PRDs by using AI tools to validate API logic, mock up UIs, or simulate data flows independently.
Agile Mastery: Deep experience leading Agile/Scrum teams, shifting the focus from 'User Stories Written' to 'Time-to-Validation.'
Ecosystem Expertise: Advanced understanding of Salesforce (SFDC) architecture and how it integrates with specialized service delivery platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
From Documentation to Execution: You prefer a functional demo over a 50-page document. You thrive in environments where you can 'build to learn.'
Innovation Velocity: A drive to design disruptive solutions that treat AI as a core differentiator rather than a 'bolt-on' feature.
Communication: Superlative collaboration skills with the ability to influence at the executive level through clear, data-backed, and prototype-supported narratives.
Industry Context: Previous experience in a high-growth cybersecurity or SaaS environment.
Technical Background: Software development or systems engineering background is a significant plus.
Data Proficiency: Experience using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive architectural decisions.
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.
$143,000.00 - $232,000.00/yrOur 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 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.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
Principal Business Systems Analyst (BSA) – IT Technical Services. Palo Alto Networks IT is looking for a Principal BSA to revolutionize the post-sale customer experience. As our Technical Services lead, you will be the functional architect for the tools that power our global Professional Services and Customer Success organizations. We are redefining the role of the BSA. While the industry traditionally focuses on documentation, we empower our Principal BSAs to be 'Builders of Solutions.' By combining deep domain expertise in PSA and CSM platforms—specifically Clarizen and Gainsight—with modern AI augmentation, you will transcend static requirements. Your focus will shift to functional validation and rapid prototyping, ensuring our Technical Services organization remains at the forefront of industry innovation. You will operate at the highest level of functional influence, bridging the gap between executive strategy and engineering execution. You aren't just improving workflows; you are defining the future 'Agent-Native' methodologies that will become our organizational standard.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Blueprinting (Service Delivery): Develop future-state concepts for Professional Services and Customer Success. You will lead the 'as-is' to 'to-be' transition, ensuring our PSA (Clarizen) and CSM (Gainsight) tools are optimized for global scale.
Organizational Impact: Address high-stakes issues that impact the overall success of the functional organization. Proactively identify and resolve technical gaps that inhibit global productivity.
AI-Augmented Prototyping: Instead of waiting for long engineering cycles, you will use AI-assisted tools (e.g., LLMs, low-code builders) to create 'Living Specs'—functional prototypes that validate business logic and data flows before they reach development.
Agentic Process Design: Identify manual friction points in the service lifecycle and architect 'Agent-Native' solutions. You will define the guardrails and business intent for AI agents to automate tasks like resource forecasting, health scoring, and project risk mitigation.
Independent Execution: Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches for special assignments. You are highly independent in the completion of day-to-day work and the definition of your own project milestones.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Establish and lead diverse teams across Sales Ops, Finance, and Support. You will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Technical Services IT organization to top-tier executive decision-makers.
Data Stewardship: Partner with data teams to ensure the underlying data in Clarizen, Gainsight, and SFDC is 'AI-Ready.' You will define the data acquisition and transformation requirements needed to power predictive insights.
Mentorship & Quality: Drive the evolution of the BSA team. You will mentor senior BSAs on moving from 'Scarcity Management' (waiting for dev time) to 'Independent Innovation Velocity' using AI tools.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Expert Domain Knowledge: Deep expertise in major PSA/CSM platforms (Gainsight, Planview, FinancialForce, ChurnZero). You understand the business nuances of utilization, milestone billing, and customer health tracking.
Experience Tier: 12+ years of related experience (Bachelor’s), 8+ years (Master’s), or 5+ years (PhD).
Technical Agency: A 'Builder' mindset. You have a proven ability to move beyond static PRDs by using AI tools to validate API logic, mock up UIs, or simulate data flows independently.
Agile Mastery: Deep experience leading Agile/Scrum teams, shifting the focus from 'User Stories Written' to 'Time-to-Validation.'
Ecosystem Expertise: Advanced understanding of Salesforce (SFDC) architecture and how it integrates with specialized service delivery platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
From Documentation to Execution: You prefer a functional demo over a 50-page document. You thrive in environments where you can 'build to learn.'
Innovation Velocity: A drive to design disruptive solutions that treat AI as a core differentiator rather than a 'bolt-on' feature.
Communication: Superlative collaboration skills with the ability to influence at the executive level through clear, data-backed, and prototype-supported narratives.
Industry Context: Previous experience in a high-growth cybersecurity or SaaS environment.
Technical Background: Software development or systems engineering background is a significant plus.
Data Proficiency: Experience using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive architectural decisions.
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.
$143,000.00 - $232,000.00/yrOur 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 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.See All 89 Principal Solutions Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara
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Principal Solutions Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal solutions engineer jobs are there in Santa Clara?
There are 89+ principal solutions engineer openings in Santa Clara, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Santa Clara employers hire.
Which companies hire principal solutions engineers in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara principal solutions engineer roles are posted by NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks, and Intel and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal solutions engineer jobs in Santa Clara?
Yes. About 19% of principal solutions engineer openings tied to Santa Clara are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Santa Clara.
Which industries hire the most principal solutions engineers in Santa Clara?
The sectors hiring the most principal solutions engineers in Santa Clara are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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