Software Dev Principal Engineer (Windows, Anti-Virus)

Sonicwall
Bengaluru; Karnataka, IN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to senior C++ engineers with deep Windows internals expertise and a background in anti-malware product development working in cybersecurity.

Best fit for

  • Senior engineers with 12+ years in anti-malware technology development and C++ proficiency.
    — “Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of antimalware technology development
  • Developers experienced in Windows-based endpoint solutions and algorithm optimization.
    — “Development experience with a Windows-based endpoint solution is highly desirable

Things to consider

  • Role involves handling potentially harmful malware samples.
    — “able to handle malware samples safely

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific contributions to anti-malware engine improvements in past roles.
    — “Analyze, research and develop additional protections associated with anti-malware engine solutions
  • Demonstrate experience with libboost and Windows internals through concrete examples.
    — “Proficiency in libboost (C++ Library)
  • Showcase automation skills for anti-malware operations in your portfolio.
    — “Develop tools to automate anti-malware operations
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Principal

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What success looks like

  • Developed new anti-malware products
  • Improved detection effectiveness
Typical background
M.S. in Computer Science12+ years of experience in antimalware technology development

Skills & requirements

Required

C++Anti-malwareWindows InternalsAutomationDetection EffectivenessDatabase Systems

Preferred

Linux InternalsMacosPython

Stack & domain

C++LibboostWindows InternalsAnti-malware Engine SolutionsAlgorithm ComplexitiesDatabase SystemsOopSoftware Development LifecycleAntimalware TechnologiesMalware SamplesLinux InternalsMacosPythonCybersecurityAntivirusMalware

About the role

Original posting from Sonicwall via Greenhouse

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.

Responsibilities:

Develop antivirus products and technologies

Troubleshoot and test (including automation) of the AV engine module

 Analyze, research and develop additional protections associated with anti-malware engine solutions

Research new ways to improve detection effectiveness

Develop tools to automate anti-malware operations.

Work closely with other engineers to develop new products.

Work on extensions of existing anti-malware products.

Suggest and implement improvements on current products.

Plan, design, develop, manage, document, test, deploy, and support new and existing modules

 

Desired Skills & Experience:

Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code.

C++, Operating Systems, Windows Internals, Proficiency in libboost (C++ Library).

Development experience with a Windows-based endpoint solution is highly desirable

Hands-on of algorithm complexities.

Development of the next-generation software.

Basic Database systems - indexes, filters

Good OOP knowledge.

Software development lifecycle experience.

Experience in anti-malware product development a plus

Understanding of antimalware technologies and able to handle malware samples safely.

Demonstrated efficiency in antimalware product development.

Good understanding of how malware works.

Knowledge of Linux internals a plus.

MacOS knowledge a plus.

Python knowledge a plus

 

Requirements:

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of antimalware technology development.

Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven environment.

Ability and willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.

 

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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.

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