Senior Software Engineer (NGFW) - 8+Years

Posted 24 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design and develop control-plane and system services for a firewall platform, implement security services, and lead cross-functional efforts in licensing and secure architecture.
Summary Generated by Built In

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides relentless security against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on TwitterLinkedInFacebook and Instagram.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop control‑plane and system services for a firewall platform, operating above the networking dataplane (OSI Layer 3+).
  • Build and maintain management interfaces and APIs, including configuration frameworks, CLI, secure access (SSH), logging, and diagnostics.
  • Implement security services such as authentication (SAML), guest access, SSL/TLS handling, and certificate lifecycle management.
  • Develop embedded services for content filtering, including URL categorization, reputation, and rating systems, along with SNMP/telemetry support.
  • Lead efforts in  licensing systems, vulnerability remediation, and secure architecture in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in C/C++ systems development for embedded platforms, security appliances, or network operating systems.
  • Strong hands‑on expertise with configuration frameworks, service APIs, CLI development, logging systems, and secure remote access (SSH).
  • Solid understanding of L3–L7 networking and security concepts, including SSL/TLS, authentication, identity federation, and PKI.
  • Experience with  certificate management, license enforcement frameworks, vulnerability mitigation, and secure coding practices.
  • Proficiency in Linux or embedded OS internals, debugging complex system issues, and driving technical discussions across teams.

#LI-DS9

#LI-Pune

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-CProgramming

#LI-Developer

#LI-SSL

#LI-TLS



SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.  

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.

Applicant Privacy Notice

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in C/C++ systems development for embedded platforms, security appliances, or network operating systems.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with configuration frameworks, service APIs, CLI development, logging systems, and secure remote access (SSH).
  • Solid understanding of L3 -L7 networking and security concepts, including SSL/TLS, authentication, identity federation, and PKI.
  • Experience with certificate management, license enforcement frameworks, vulnerability mitigation, and secure coding practices.
  • Proficiency in Linux or embedded OS internals, debugging complex system issues, and technical discussions across teams.
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
Milpitas, CA
1,832 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

SonicWall has been fighting the cyber-criminal industry for over 25 years defending small, medium-size businesses and enterprises worldwide. Backed by research from the Global Response Intelligent Defense (GRID) Threat Network, our award-winning real-time breach detection and prevention solutions, coupled with the formidable resources of over 10,000 loyal channel partners around the globe, are the backbone securing more than a million business and mobile networks and their emails, applications and data. This combination of products and partners has enabled a real-time cyber defense solution tuned to the specific needs of the more than 500,000 global businesses in more than 215 countries and territories.

Similar Jobs

Akamai Technologies Logo Akamai Technologies

Software Engineer

Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
10285 Employees

Mastercard Logo Mastercard

Software Engineer

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Hybrid
Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
38800 Employees

Mastercard Logo Mastercard

Data Engineer

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Hybrid
Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
38800 Employees

Mastercard Logo Mastercard

Director Software Engineering

Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Hybrid
Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
38800 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Oso Thumbnail
Software • Security • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
New York, New York
36 Employees
Credal.ai Thumbnail
Software • Security • Productivity • Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence
Brooklyn, NY
Milestone Systems Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Other • Security • Software • Analytics • Big Data Analytics
Lake Oswego, OR
1500 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account