Question 1

What is the Architect (Sr Principal Engineer) salary at Palo Alto Networks in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Architect (Sr Principal Engineer) (8+ yrs) at Palo Alto Networks is ₹73L – ₹91L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹1.28Cr – ₹1.58Cr including bonuses and stock.

Question 2

What is the Principal Engineer salary at Palo Alto Networks in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Principal Engineer (8+ yrs) at Palo Alto Networks is ₹59L – ₹67L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹89L – ₹96L including bonuses and stock.

Question 3

What is the Software Engineer salary at Palo Alto Networks in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Software Engineer (0-2 yrs) at Palo Alto Networks is ₹20L – ₹25L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹33L – ₹40L including bonuses and stock.

Question 4

Does Palo Alto Networks pay a joining bonus in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For example, Software Engineer offers include a joining bonus of ₹5L.

Question 5

How do Palo Alto Networks stocks vest?

Accepted Answer

Palo Alto Networks stock grants vest 25/25/25/25 over 4 years, 1-year cliff.

Role	Experience	Base	Joining bonus	Performance bonus	Stocks	Total year 1
Architect (Sr Principal Engineer)	8+ yrs	₹73L – ₹91L	—	₹13L – ₹18L	₹41L – ₹51L	₹1.28Cr – ₹1.58Cr
Principal Engineer	8+ yrs	₹59L – ₹67L	—	₹6.5L – ₹9L	₹20L – ₹25L	₹89L – ₹96L
Software Engineer	0-2 yrs	₹20L – ₹25L	₹5L	₹2L – ₹3.5L	₹9L – ₹13L	₹33L – ₹40L
Sr Staff Engineer	5-8 yrs	₹37L – ₹46L	—	₹3L – ₹5.5L	₹18L – ₹32L	₹60L – ₹82L
Staff Software Engineer	2-5 yrs	₹21L – ₹28L	—	₹0 – ₹3L	₹13L – ₹23L	₹40L – ₹48L

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