1 day ago
Pune, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end software architecture, design, and delivery of advanced enterprise wireless access point features from silicon SDK integration through cloud-managed provisioning.
- Design and develop Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities for enterprise-grade wireless performance.
- Architect and implement Wi-Fi Mesh, Neighbor Awareness Networking, Fine Timing Measurement and locationing, and advanced 802.11k/v/r roaming features.
- Collaborate with Wi-Fi chipset vendors on SDK integration, firmware customization, performance tuning, and hardware platform enablement.
- Deliver cloud-managed and firewall-managed capabilities including Zero-Touch Provisioning, remote configuration, real-time monitoring, and centralized control.
- Orchestrate data paths between AP firmware, local security firewalls, and cloud management dashboards.
- Provide technical leadership and architecture ownership for commercial carrier-grade or enterprise-grade networking products.
Requirements
- Strong experience developing Wi-Fi access point products and deep knowledge of IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards and WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise.
- Hands-on experience developing firmware or wireless applications for Wi-Fi Mesh, NAN, 802.11mc, 802.11az, and 802.11k/v/r roaming.
- Expertise in Embedded Linux, Linux kernel internals, device drivers, hostapd, wpa_supplicant, and system-level debugging.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ for resource-constrained embedded networking platforms.
- Strong networking knowledge covering TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, and enterprise network protocols.
- Practical knowledge of integrating firewall systems, IDS/IPS, threat detection, and policy enforcement at the access point level.
- Preferred experience with Deep Packet Inspection, malware detection, sandboxing, Software-Defined Networking, cloud-managed networking, telemetry and analytics collection, and DevOps automation frameworks.
- Preferred understanding of RF concepts including DFS, dynamic channel planning, interference mitigation, and automated performance optimization.
- Preferred exposure to AI/ML applications for predictive wireless performance optimization, Wi-Fi analytics, or anomaly detection.
- Prior technical leadership or architecture ownership experience shipping commercial carrier-grade or enterprise-grade networking products is preferred.
Benefits
- SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- The role is associated with SonicWall's Pune location.
