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SonicWall

Delivers firewall hardware and security services

Senior Director Hardware

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USANo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 15+ years of technical experience.
  • At least 10 years of technical and people leadership experience.
  • Relevant experience designing hardware products, with expertise in architecture, design tools, and ecosystems such as printed circuit board design, power management, and logic design.
  • Experience supporting new product introductions and influencing cross-functional decisions.
  • Experience driving hardware development in both internal and joint design manufacturer/original design manufacturer models.
  • Ability to operate effectively at the executive level, internally and externally with joint design manufacturer and supply chain executives.
  • Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong strategic communication, with solid operations and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of the global hardware engineering team.
  • Engage hands-on with Software and Product leads on hardware architecture definition, including silicon selection and system power, thermal, and mechanical decisions aligned with target cost of goods sold.
  • Drive multidisciplinary functions across all facets of hardware development, including board and system design, power, signal integrity, electronic computer-aided design, mechanical and thermal engineering, validation, and compliance.
  • Evaluate trade-offs in design for manufacturing, reliability, and quality.
  • Provide working knowledge of high-speed network interfaces (25 Gbps+), PCI Express Gen 3+, DDR4+, x86 or ARM CPU subsystems, Wi-Fi, and cellular technologies.
  • Provide executive leadership with visibility into performance, risks, and priorities.
  • Advocate for and drive career planning, compensation, and employee development across the hardware organization.
  • Drive hiring and resourcing plans, including headcount and budget.
  • Lead research, design, and execution of multidisciplinary development of hardware systems, including servers and firewalls, security appliances, switches, and access points.
  • Manage cross-geography teams and drive development with joint design manufacturer/original design manufacturer partners, primarily in Asia.
  • Work with Software, Product, Finance, and Operations to align hardware strategy with business priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with servers, network security, firewalls, and/or edge networking products.
  • Deep understanding of platform software requirements and ability to drive architectural decisions for well-integrated systems and solutions.
  • Ability to drive decisions across hardware functions including mechanical and thermal engineering, signal integrity, electronic computer-aided design, diagnostics, validation, and compliance.
  • Familiarity with global joint design manufacturer/original design manufacturer ecosystems, especially in Asia.
  • Trusted partnership with Software, Marketing, and Supply Chain leadership for successful go-to-market and product lifecycle for high-volume product families.

About the Company

SonicWall

Delivers firewall hardware and security services

SonicWall provides cybersecurity solutions for networks, devices, and data. It offers a suite of products including firewalls, secure remote access, email security, and advanced threat protection that serve SMBs, enterprises, and government agencies. The products combine hardware and software with subscription updates and support, plus professional services for implementation and managed security. The goal is to help organizations defend against ransomware, malware, phishing, and other cyber threats with ongoing protection.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$48M
Headquarters
Milpitas, CA
Founded
1991

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