Software Dev Principal Engineer - C and TCP/IP

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 Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to help advance the next generation of network security products. In this role, you will work on high-performance deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection technologies that protect customers across complex, real-world network environments. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, working with low-level network protocols, and building robust, scalable security features that operate at massive scale.
Responsibilities
Design and enhance the high-performance, reassembly-free Deep Packet Inspection engine
Develop and improve Intrusion Prevention, Gateway Anti-Virus, and related next-generation firewall features
Design and implement advanced malware sandboxing and threat protection capabilities
Write clean, efficient, well-documented code and maintain it using industry-standard source control tools
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and performance optimization initiatives
Requirements
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or equivalent practical experience (post-graduate degree preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in C programming, with a strong emphasis on data structures and algorithms.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts and protocol behavior
Strong background in Unix or Linux systems development environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including analytical and critical-thinking ability
Strong attention to detail — include the phrase “IDP/GAV” in your final application response
Proven ability in problem-solving, debugging, and software testing
Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work independently while contributing to team goals
Preferred Qualifications
Deep knowledge of Layer 3–Layer 7 protocols (HTTP, SMTP, FTP, TLS, SSH, etc.)
Experience working with firewalls or embedded systems development
Knowledge of pattern-matching or compression algorithms
Experience working with state machines or computational theory concepts
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
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