Principal Software Engineer- C Development and TCP/IP is a must

SonicWall is commencing a new chapter in history with an exciting lineup of network security products, and we want the best people to be part of our team. We are in a dynamic phase operating as an independent private company after Francisco Partners, a leading global private equity firm, acquired SonicWall from Dell. The Software Engineering position provides challenging opportunities with a cohesive world-class team in our fast-paced, dynamic and fulfilling work environment!

The Deep Packet Inspection Software Engineering position is located in Milpitas, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Design and enhance SonicWall Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection engine.
• Design and implement Intrusion Prevention, Gateway Anti-Virus, and other related features of SonicWall's Next Generation firewall.
• Design and implement SonicOS Capture ATP (malware sandboxing) features.
• Maintain and document code using source control systems and other tools.

Must Haves:

• Fluent in C and in coding various data structures and algorithms in C.
• Solid background in TCP/IP networking.
• Strong background in either Unix/Linux systems.
• Persuasive written and verbal communication (includes critical reading, listening, and reasoning).
• Creative problem solving, software testing, and debugging capabilities.
• Be a self-starter, and motivated to work independently to deliver towards team goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Layer 3 through Layer 7 protocol (HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, FTP, TLS, SSH, etc.) knowledge.
• Experience with firewalls and embedded development environment.
• Knowledge of pattern matching, or compression algorithms is a plus.
• Experience working with state machines and computation theory is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s, 12 + with a master’s or 8+ with PhD or equivalent. Graduate Degree holders are preferred and encouraged to apply.

To be successful, you need to be extremely organized, willing to learn, able to multi-task in a high/low volume environment and manage competing priorities.

Compensation varies based on location and work being performed. The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $168,914 – $285,855 for annual base salary. Employees may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and commissions. The successful candidate’s actual pay will also be based on qualifications and experience, so the actual starting pay may be above or below this range.

The Company also offers a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program. It provides access to programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs of our employees and their families. The Company offers medical, vision and dental coverage, and health savings accounts; mental health support, time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, vacation and personal time off; and a retirement savings plan with Roth features.

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