[Remote] Principal API Engineer at SonicWall

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing distributed engineering teams, is required. Deep expertise in API design, Go programming, and distributed systems is essential, along with strong experience in SaaS application development and secure cloud-native design. Proven ability to translate business objectives into technical architecture and experience supporting the full API lifecycle (design, deployment, monitoring, iteration) are necessary. Strong opinions on infrastructure, DevOps, and release pipelines, as well as clear, structured thinking and excellent communication skills across time zones, are also required.

Responsibilities

The Principal API Engineer will lead the development of the control plane for the Zero Trust platform, architecting and owning the API layer that orchestrates all activity across the distributed system. This role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring high code quality, and contributing to platform scalability, security, and extensibility. Responsibilities include leading a team of offshore Go developers, managing the API as a product, ensuring API security and secure coding practices, maintaining up-to-date API documentation, and providing input on CI/CD/CT processes. Collaboration with engineers on vision and pragmatic planning is also a key responsibility.

Skills

API design

Go programming

distributed systems

SaaS application development

secure cloud

API security

secure coding practices

CI/CD/CT

technical leadership

mentoring

SonicWall

Provides cybersecurity solutions and services

About SonicWall

SonicWall provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect organizations from various cyber threats. Their product offerings include firewalls, secure remote access, email security, and advanced threat protection, all designed to safeguard networks, devices, and data from issues like ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks. SonicWall's products work by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, ensuring that only safe data is allowed through. Unlike many competitors, SonicWall offers a comprehensive suite of security products along with subscription-based services that provide ongoing updates and support, which helps clients stay protected against evolving threats. The company's goal is to deliver essential security solutions to a diverse range of clients, including small to medium-sized businesses, enterprises, and government agencies, ensuring their safety in an increasingly digital world.

Milpitas, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1991Year Founded

$48MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees