Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Device Firmware & Platform (NGFW) - NetSec
Core
Build enterprise-managed devices and next-generation platforms running an advanced security stack, serving as the primary technical interface between software and hardware teams.
Role type
Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Embedded Linux & Firmware)
Builds
Device firmware, cloud management agents, and new hardware board bring-ups for NGFW platforms.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security / Embedded Systems
Required skills
Embedded Linux firmware development, board bring-up, U-Boot, device tree authoring, cross-compile toolchains (ARM64), cloud-agent architectures, partner engagement, secure boot, firmware signing
Preferred skills
Open-source Linux kernel driver development, secure boot chains, TPM integration, packet processing, network processor programming, DPDK
Technologies
Embedded Linux, U-Boot, ARM64, WebSocket, mTLS, TPM, DPDK
Responsibilities
Own device firmware platform including kernel configuration and image build pipelines; Maintain and extend cloud device agent for ZTP and telemetry; Drive board bring-up for new hardware generations; Serve as technical liaison to hardware teams; Own firmware signing and secure boot; Maintain device configuration schema and site template repository.
Seniority
Sr. Staff, hands-on IC
