Senior Software Development Engineer, SonicWall
Embedded Software Design Is Required
Office located in Milpitas, CA
Network security solutions
Open for applications
Network security solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in Milpitas, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide companies with technology that is as affordable as it is effective.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires detailed understanding overall system functionality to design hardware abstraction layer to provide transparency and interoperability for the Firmware running on multiple platforms
- High level architectural direction will be provided but the engineer must be able to work well independently, have initiative to identify and solve design problems proactively
- Past experience in embedded software design for network appliances
- Knowledge of Linux kernel programming
- Knowledge of kernel details, design in a multitasking environment, synchronization objects, etc
- Knowledge of generic CPU architecture and infrastructure: core, peripherals, etc. ARMv8 experience is plus
- Knowledge of C, GNU tools, Make, Git. ARM assembly knowledge is big plus
- Knowledge of scripting language such as bash, Perl, python, is a plus
- Basic knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, etc
- Good command of English is a must
- BS/MS in Engineering or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience in BSP/kernel software design
- 5+ years experience in Software Development
Desirable
- Able to read schematics and basic hardware design knowledge
- Yocto experience
What the job involves
- This is a challenging position in BSP/System Software Engineering group
- The engineer is responsible for design and development of software at kernel level, platform driver design and porting to new hardware platforms
- In addition, during board bring-up phase this position requires tight interaction with Hardware team to understand design, validate hardware functionality and help to isolate hardware problems if any
- Software design at the BSP/kernel level
- New platform adaption and porting 3rd party platform SDK
- Design and porting of device/platform drivers
- Understand the functionality of the system to provide a better hardware abstraction layer
- Communicate with the Hardware team during the board bring-up phase
- Document design details, and collaborate with team members during the design and review phase
Our take
As workplaces become more distributed, and cyberattacks get smarter and more frequent, companies require more robust cybersecurity systems to protect themselves and their customers. SonicWall offers next-gen firewalls and cybersecurity solutions for hyper-distributed spaces, to allow businesses across industries to protect their vital infrastructure and data.
SonicWall was founded in 1991, and has continuously delivered internet security solutions and appliances for the evolving digital world. Its Boundless Cybersecurity products can stop targeted cyberattacks and manage remote workforce access, as well as facilitating secure cloud adoption, delivering zero-trust security, and more, all contributing to providing safety in distributed digital spaces. In addition, the company publishes the world’s most quoted ransomware threat intelligence in the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.
In 2022, SonicWall was awarded the CRN Annual Report Card Award for Enterprise Network Security, showing that it is a top technology vendor in its field. The company continues to improve its products, with several recent and future releases contributing to enhancing the protections it offers.
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Company Specialist
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Educational Assistance: SonicWall prioritizes the best version of our employees by helping them grow and learn. We enhance formal training with individualized development programs, mentoring, networking, stretch assignments and growth opportunities.
- Time to Recharge: With paid time off, ample holidays and a great work-life balance, our employees have the time they need to rest and come back with new and fresh ideas.
- Rewards for Your Achievements: Our achievement model allows you to thrive and grow at SonicWall. Long and short-term incentive programs reward your achievements both this year and down the road.
- The Ability to Make a Difference: Our community efforts, charity drives and other involvement programs allow us to work towards a better world together.
- Wellness Programs That Support the Whole You: We put employee health and wellness first because it is essential for the health of our business.
Company values
- Innovation - We provide cutting-edge security solutions to organizations of all sizes. SonicWall’s threat intelligence enables customers across the world to ‘Fear Less’ – and our organization empowers our employees to innovate fearlessly
- Accountability - At SonicWall, we identify solutions, not problems. Our team-first mentality allows for individual employees to own responsibility for solutions while receiving ever-present support from peers
- Integrity - We value absolute honesty and intellectual integrity in all dealings. When in doubt, we do the right thing
- Growth - SonicWall embraces an ongoing quest to expand horizons into new markets and opportunities. We are excited to inspire employees to grow with us as we build on our past, but look towards the future
Company HQ
Milpitas, CA
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Leadership
Robert VanKirk
(President & CEO, not founder)Initially worked at the company as SVP of Strategic Customer Sales and CRO before transitioning into their current role in August 2022. Former EVP of Global Sales and Marketing at Silent Circle.
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