Senior Software Engineer - IPv6 Networking exp is a must**
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and hardening of IPv6 capabilities across the SonicWall firewall firmware stack, serving as the technical authority for protocol correctness and interoperability.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (IPv6 networking)
Builds
SonicWall Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) platforms
Domain
Cybersecurity / Embedded Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C/C++ systems-level development, IPv6 protocol stack (NDP, DHCPv6, OSPFv3, BGP), high-performance packet processing (DPDK, XDP/eBPF), network security appliance architecture, protocol conformance testing, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Government/federal IPv6 compliance (DoD, USGv6), SRv6/MPLS over IPv6, WireGuard over IPv6, automated IPv6 test frameworks
Technologies
C, C++, DPDK, ODP, XDP, eBPF, GNS3, EVE-NG, tcpdump, Wireshark, GDB
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end design and implementation of IPv6 features (routing, addressing, PBR); Identify and close gaps between IPv4 and IPv6 feature sets; Architect and optimize IPv6 dataplane for packet forwarding; Diagnose and resolve deep-rooted IPv6 interoperability and performance issues; Define compliance with IETF IPv6 RFCs; Mentor senior and mid-level engineers on IPv6 architecture
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership