or apply directly on SonicWall's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SonicWall's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SonicWall's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SonicWall
- high 25 stale, 2 reposted of 44 open
- Hiring momentum
- 73 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SonicWall's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SonicWall.
About this role
The Senior Director, Hardware/Architecture at SonicWall will lead the research, design, and execution of hardware systems development, including servers, firewalls, and security appliances. This role involves managing global engineering teams, collaborating with various departments to align hardware strategy with business goals, and driving product development in partnership with JDM/ODM manufacturers, primarily in Asia. The position requires both strategic and operational leadership to ensure successful product delivery and team development.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SonicWall as an employer.
What you need
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CE)
- 15+ years of technical experience
- Minimum 10+ years of technical and people leadership experience
- Experience in design of hardware products
- Expertise in architecture, design tools, and ecosystems such as PCB design and power management
- Experience supporting new product introductions
Nice to have
- Experience with servers, network security, firewall, and/or edge networking products
- Deep understanding of platform software requirements
- Ability to drive decisions across hardware functions including Mech/Thermal, SI, ECAD, Diagnostics, Validation, Compliance
- Familiarity with global JDM/ODM ecosystems, especially in Asia
- Trusted partnership with Software, Marketing & Supply Chain leadership
Worth weighing
- The role requires significant experience and leadership capabilities, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates.
- Focus on hardware systems may not appeal to those looking for software-centric roles.
- The position involves collaboration with JDM/ODM partners primarily in Asia, which may require flexibility in working hours.
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Listed by SonicWall on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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