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Senior Director, Hardware
Sonicwall INC · 🇺🇸 Remote, United States · Remote
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 9 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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The US Department of Labor certified 9 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
For more than 30 years, SonicWall has delivered a partner-first unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network security, endpoint security, security service edge (SSE), and threat response across hybrid environments. By bringing connected technology, real-time threat intelligence, automation, and expert services together, SonicWall helps organizations simplify security operations, achieve better security outcomes, and lower total cost of ownership. Backed by a global ecosystem of more than 17,000 partners, SonicWall delivers enterprise-grade protection built for SMB and mid-market realities. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn , Facebook , and Instagram . About the Role The Senior Director, Hardware/Architecture role requires a dynamic R&D professional to lead the research, design, & execution of multi-disciplinary development of hardware systems, including servers/firewalls, security appliances, switches, & access points. Scope includes management of cross-geo teams & driving development with JDM/ODM partners, primarily in Asia. As a member of the hardware & operations leadership team, you will work closely with Software, Product, Finance, & Operations to align hardware strategy with business priorities. This role requires a leader who can operate at both a strategic and operational level, with a clear focus on execution, accountability, and results. What You’ll Do • Design and Development leadership of global HW engineering team • Hands-on engagement with Software & Product leads for hardware architecture definition, including silicon selection & system power/thermal/mech decisions in line with target COGs • Drive multi-disciplinary functions with a broad view of hardware development across all facets – board & system design, Power, SI, ECAD, Mech/Thermal, Validation, Compliance • Experience evaluating 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 • Advocate and drive career planning, compensation, and employee development across hardware org. Drive hiring and resourcing plans (headcount & budget) Qualifications • 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, internally and externally with JDM & supply chain execs • 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 & ability to drive architectural decisions for well-integrated systems/solutions • 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 for successful GTM & product lifecycle for high volume product families Why This Role This is a critical leadership role with direct impact on hardware product strategy & roadmap definition, revenue, cost