About the company
SonicWall has delivered a partner-first unified cybersecurity portfolio for more than 30 years, helping SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network security, endpoint security, security service edge (SSE), and threat response across hybrid environments.
About the role
The Senior Director, Hardware/Architecture role requires a dynamic R&D professional to lead the research, design, and execution of multi-disciplinary development of hardware systems, including servers/firewalls, security appliances, switches, and access points. Scope includes management of cross-geo teams and driving development with JDM/ODM partners, primarily in Asia.
Responsibilities
- Design and development leadership of global HW engineering team
- Hands-on engagement with Software & Product leads for hardware architecture definition, including silicon selection and system power/thermal/mech decisions in line with target COGs
- Drive multi-disciplinary functions across board & system design, Power, SI, ECAD, Mech/Thermal, Validation, Compliance
- Evaluate trade-offs in design for manufacturing, reliability, quality
- Working knowledge in high-speed network interfaces (25Gbps+), PCIe gen3+, DDR4+, CPU (x86 or ARM) subsystems, WiFi, Cellular technologies
- Provide visibility to executive leadership on performance, risks, and priorities
- Drive career planning, compensation, and employee development across hardware org; drive hiring and resourcing plans
Requirements
- BS degree in EE or CE, with 15+ years of technical experience
- Minimum 10+ years of technical & people leadership experience
- Relevant experience in design of hardware products, with expertise in architecture, design tools & ecosystems such as PCB design, power management, logic design
- Experience supporting new product introductions and influencing cross-functional decisions
- Experience driving hardware development in both internal & JDM/ODM models
- Ability to operate effectively at the executive level
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Strong strategic communication, with solid operations & financial acumen
Preferred
- Experience with servers, network security, firewall, and/or edge networking products
- Deep understanding of platform software requirements
- Familiarity with global JDM/ODM ecosystems, especially in Asia