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Senior Principal Engineer - Antimalware C++ Developer - 15+ yrs

Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Senior Principal Engineer - Antimalware C++ Developer - 15+ yrs

1 Month ago • 15 Years + • Research & Development

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Job Description

SonicWall seeks a Senior Principal Engineer with 15+ years of experience in antimalware technology development. Responsibilities include developing antivirus products and technologies, troubleshooting and testing AV engine modules, researching new protection methods, automating anti-malware operations, collaborating on new product development, and improving existing products. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ skills, algorithm design expertise, database knowledge, OOP understanding, and experience with agile methodologies. A deep understanding of antimalware technologies, malware behavior, and safe handling of malware samples is crucial. Python experience is a plus.

Must have:

Develop antivirus products and technologies
Troubleshoot and test AV engine modules
Research and develop anti-malware protections
Automate anti-malware operations
15+ years experience, 8+ years in antimalware
Strong C++ skills
Agile development experience

Good to have:

Python coding experience

About the job

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 product and technologies

Troubleshoot and test (including automation) of AV engine modules

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

Hands on of algorithm complexities

Development of the next generation software

Basic Database systems - indexes, filters

Good OOPs knowledge

Software development lifecycle experience

Experience in anti malware product development a plus

Agile development methodologies

Understanding of antimalware technologies and able to handle malware samples safely

Demonstrated efficiency on antimalware product development

Good understanding how malware works

Good to have experience with Python code

Requirements

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

Minimum 15 years of total experience

Minimum 8 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.

#Antimalware #Development #C++

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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