Senior Solutions Architect (5G/AI)

Job Description Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers, and we believe that the unique ideas of every team member contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced by employees, are brought to life through our daily actions—embracing disruptive innovation, collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity. As a member of our team, you will shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our development and wellbeing programs, such as the FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities, are designed to support you. Job Description Your Career The 5G AI Solution Architect will support our 5G strategy for AI, demonstrating our strength in this market. The role requires deep understanding of 5G (both MNO-5G and private-5G) and AI, working closely with Engineering, Product Managers, customers, partners, and sales teams. Your Impact Define 5G architectural and AI governance best practices Translate 5G pain points into scalable AI architectures and product blueprints Support 5G AI POCs and pilot designs across on-premises, cloud, edge, and telco data lakes Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Partners Influence product direction based on telco, partner, and enterprise insights Develop and evangelize AI demos and talk tracks tailored to 5G use cases (e.g., predictive maintenance, automation, fraud detection, 5G slicing) Align internal teams with industry trends and telco priorities Serve as a trusted advisor to AI specialists and stakeholders in 5G use cases Lead workshops on 5G AI use cases Represent the company at 5G AI events Create thought leadership content such as white papers, webinars, and blogs Demonstrate AIRS capabilities through AI applications and presentations Qualifications Your Experience Strong understanding of AI/ML applications in 5G domains: RAN (Open-RAN), edge, core, OSS/BSS Knowledge of AI solution components: applications, models, datasets Familiarity with AI/ML technologies: Python, TensorFlow, anomaly detection, time-series modeling, fine-tuning, RAG Understanding of the AI landscape and key players Experience with partner ecosystems like AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, telecom vendors Deep knowledge of mobile networks and technologies Awareness of the current security landscape and AI-related attack vectors (model poisoning, prompt injection, supply chain risks) Self-starter with a willingness to learn and share AI security topics Additional Information Compensation Disclosure The salary range for this role is $186,000 - $255,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation may include stock and bonuses. For details, see our benefits information. Our Commitment We value diverse teams and innovative problem-solving. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If needed, contact us at

accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is this role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.

We will not sponsor work visas for this position.

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