Senior Endpoint Software Engineer (Windows/macOS)

SonicWall; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SonicWall is seeking a Senior Client Software Engineer in Chennai, India to develop cloud-managed endpoint security applications. The role requires 6 years of experience primarily focused on Windows and macOS, strong skills in C/C++, Golang, and Swift, and a deep understanding of system programming. Responsibilities include designing high-performance applications, collaborating with teams, and ensuring reliability across platforms. SonicWall is committed to diversity and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in client-side software development focusing on Windows and macOS.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with expertise in systems-level programming.
• Hands-on experience with macOS security frameworks for system event monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain client applications for Windows and macOS.
• Write clean and maintainable code across multiple languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user experiences.

Skills

C/C++

Golang

Swift

Problem-solving skills

Cross-platform development

Education

Solid computer science fundamentals

6 years of client-side software development

Tools

macOS Security Frameworks

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Job description

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, visitwww.sonicwall.com or follow us onTwitter,LinkedIn,Facebook andInstagram.

We are seeking a talented Senior Client Software Engineer to join our team to develop cloud-managed endpoint security applications. As a key member of our engineering team, you will help create an innovative platform to enhance the management of endpoint security software. Our development environment is truly cross-platform, encompassing a wide range of technologies, including AWS cloud services, 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, and maintain high-performance client applications for Windows and macOS platforms, with occasional mobile app development.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages, including C/C++, Golang, and Swift.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA, and product managers, to deliver seamless and responsive user experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure the stability and reliability of client applications across platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Solid computer science fundamentals in areas such as data structures, algorithms, memory management, and system programming.
• 6 years of experience in client-side software development with a focus on Windows and macOS applications.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with deep expertise in systems-level programming, including kernel-mode development on Windows and macOS.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and experience building performant, concurrent applications.
• Experience with Windows kernel and driver development, including WDM/WDF, kernel-mode programming, and Windows internals.
• Experience developing Windows Services and an understanding of Windows security architecture and privilege levels.
• Experience with macOS kernel extension (kext) or System Extension development, and familiarity with macOS internals.
• Hands-on experience with macOS security frameworks, particularly the Endpoint Security Framework (ESF), for system event monitoring and security policy enforcement.
• Experience with Swift and/or Objective-C for macOS or iOS development.
• Familiarity with Vue3 or other frontend frameworks for UI development.
• Experience with cross-platform development patterns and platform-specific API differences.
• Hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate lifecycle management, code signing, mutual TLS (mTLS), and integration with platform-native credential stores (Windows CNG/CAPI, macOS Keychain).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills across multiple languages and environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and agile development environment.
• Skills in mobile development (iOS/Android) are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistance.

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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.