Senior Manager, Software Engineering – C/C++ - Networking OR Cyber Security

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Language: </strong>C OR C++&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Domain: </strong>Networking OR Cyber Security</p> <p><strong>We are looking for candidates with technical hands on and people/team management (direct reports) experience.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of developers building key components of our next-generation Firewall and Network Security platform.&nbsp;You will be responsible for technical leadership, people management, and delivery execution, ensuring that your team produces high-quality, high-performance code for enterprise-grade networking systems.</p> <p><strong>Note: Cyber/Network security domain experience is a must.</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage a team of engineers (mix of senior, mid-level, and junior developers).</li> <li>Drive sprint planning, estimations, and execution tracking; ensure timely delivery of high-quality code.</li> <li>Balance short-term goals with long-term technical sustainability.</li> <li>Build a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and collaboration within the team.</li> <li>Support hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for team members.</li> <li>Participate in architecture and design reviews</li> <li>Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to translate product requirements into robust, maintainable implementations.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and guide resolution of production and integration issues when required.</li> <li>Partner with the Director of Engineering and other managers to align on delivery priorities and architecture decisions.</li> <li>Coordinate with QA, DevOps, and Product Management to ensure seamless integration and release readiness.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>12+ years total experience</strong> in software development using<strong> C OR C++ programming language in IP networking or Firewall security domain.&nbsp;</strong></li> <li>2-3 years of managing or leading teams in a Cyber security product environment.</li> <li>Strong understanding of network security concepts <strong>(TCP/IP, IPsec, VPN, routing, NAT, DPI, CFS Firewall policies etc.)</strong>.</li> <li>Experience building multi-threaded, performance-sensitive systems.</li> <li>Familiarity with DPDK, Netfilter or similar packet processing frameworks is a plus.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and lead delivery execution.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-DS9</p> <p>#LI-Pune</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#LI-Manager</p> <p>#LI-Cybersecurity</p> <p>#LI-C++</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. 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