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Senior Director, Software Engineering- Networking background is a must

SonicWall
CompanySonicWall
CategoryEngineering
LocationBengaluru
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted1 Jul 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
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 . Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of next-generation network management platforms, including firewalls, switches, and wireless access points . This leader will drive innovation through AI-assisted development practices , build high-performing teams, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, metrics-driven outcomes at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in networking infrastructure combined with modern software development leadership and a strong track record of adopting AI/ML tools to accelerate engineering productivity and product quality. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Define and execute engineering strategy for network management platforms (firewall, switching, and wireless solutions) Lead and mentor globally distributed engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence Partner with Product, Architecture, and Customer Success teams to align roadmaps with business goals and customer needs Drive organizational transformation toward AI-assisted engineering practices Engineering Excellence Establish and enforce quality, reliability, and performance standards Champion  modern, data-driven engineering practices , leveraging delivery performance, developer experience, and AI-assisted productivity metrics (e.g., SPACE, flow, and AI impact measures) to drive continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes Foster a  fail-fast, learn-fast culture by encouraging rapid experimentation, iterative development, and quick feedback loops to accelerate innovation while minimizing risk Promote blameless postmortems and continuous learning to improve systems, processes, and team effectiveness AI-Driven Development Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing, observability, and incident response automation) Integrate AI/ML into engineering workflows to: Accelerate development velocity Improve code quality and defect detection Enhance operational insights and automation Promote best practices for responsible and secure use of AI in engineering Delivery & Execution Drive predictable and high-quality software releases across multiple product lines Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives Establish robust CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Continuously improve engineering processes based on data and feedback Stakeholder Management Communicate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Provide regular updates on roadmap execution, risks, and performance metrics Represent engineering in customer and partner engagements when needed Qualifications  Required 12+ years of engineering experience , with 5+ years in senior leadership roles Proven expertise in networking technologies , including at least one of: Firewall management systems Switchi