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

4 Months ago • 15 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

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

Job Details

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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