Posted 22 July, 2026
Staff Engineer, Endpoint Security (Windows/Linux)
SonicWall
Pune, Maharashtra, India - Remote
Full Time
Reference: 102_713453_8069700
OS: Windows, Linux
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Client Software Engineer to join our team to develop cloud-managed endpoint security applications.
Our development environment is truly cross-platform, encompassing a wide range of technologies, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This unique setup offers you an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse array of technologies that few organizations can match. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity and expanding your expertise within a dynamic, multi-platform development team.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain client applications for Windows and Linux, with opportunities to contribute to macOS and mobile platforms.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as C/C++, Golang, and other technologies used by the team.
- Collaborate closely with QA, product managers, and designers to deliver reliable and user-friendly experiences.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues across client applications, working with teammates to identify root causes and implement solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions while learning engineering best practices and software design principles.
- Contribute to feature development, testing, and release activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Assist with performance, reliability, and security improvements across supported platforms.
- Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and development practices relevant to endpoint, networking, and systems software.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in client-side software development with a deep understanding of one or multiple desktop OS platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Strong foundation in computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and software design.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Exposure to system-level programming concepts and native application development on Windows or Linux.
- Familiarity with Windows development technologies such as Win32 APIs, Windows Services, or related frameworks is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Golang or a strong interest in learning and developing applications using Go.
- Understanding of operating system internals, processes, threads, memory management, and inter-process communication concepts.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, proxies, and VPN concepts.
- Exposure to frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue, React, or similar frameworks is a plus.
- Experience with macOS, iOS, or Android development through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional experience is desirable but not required.
- Interest in security, endpoint technologies, operating systems, or networking products.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, agile environment.
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to seek feedback and mentorship.
- Experience using modern developer tools, including source control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted coding tools, is a plus.
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