Remote
Full-Time
India
About the Role
About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of embedded software solutions for cutting-edge wireless access points. You will work with a team of firmware developers while driving the technical strategy and ensuring the successful integration of firmware with hardware components. This position requires a deep understanding of wireless technologies, advanced problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to innovation and quality.
These wireless access points are managed from cloud as well and this role gives immense opportunity to work on cloud technologies as well.
What you will do
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to define product requirements and develop long-term technology strategies
Partake resolution of complex technical challenges, including low-level debugging, performance optimization, and integration with advanced hardware components
Drive the implementation and optimization of wireless networking protocols (e.g., 802.11 standards) and ensure robust security features, including encryption, authentication, and secure boot processes
Identify and implement opportunities for innovation in firmware design, focusing on performance improvements, power efficiency, and scalability of wireless access point solutions
Oversee the development and execution of rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure the highest levels of firmware quality and reliability
Liaise between the firmware team and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
What you will bring
7 – 11 years of total working experience
Extensive experience in embedded C/C++/Go programming and firmware development for wireless networking devices
2+ years of work experience in the relevant domain and discipline
Deep understanding of wireless networking protocols, particularly 802.11 standards
Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
Strong knowledge of hardware-software co-design, low-level debugging, and performance optimization
Experience with security features and best practices in embedded systems
Strong problem-solving skills.
Should have experience with the integration of REST APIs
Good to have knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Demonstrate passion, desire, and dedication to ongoing learning
Proactive, flexible attitude towards work with a willingness to constantly review and improve skills and processes
Bachelor of Science in Computer Software, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience
#B2
Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Data Protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of embedded software solutions for cutting-edge wireless access points. You will work with a team of firmware developers while driving the technical strategy and ensuring the successful integration of firmware with hardware components. This position requires a deep understanding of wireless technologies, advanced problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to innovation and quality.
These wireless access points are managed from cloud as well and this role gives immense opportunity to work on cloud technologies as well.
What you will do
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to define product requirements and develop long-term technology strategies
Partake resolution of complex technical challenges, including low-level debugging, performance optimization, and integration with advanced hardware components
Drive the implementation and optimization of wireless networking protocols (e.g., 802.11 standards) and ensure robust security features, including encryption, authentication, and secure boot processes
Identify and implement opportunities for innovation in firmware design, focusing on performance improvements, power efficiency, and scalability of wireless access point solutions
Oversee the development and execution of rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure the highest levels of firmware quality and reliability
Liaise between the firmware team and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
What you will bring
7 – 11 years of total working experience
Extensive experience in embedded C/C++/Go programming and firmware development for wireless networking devices
2+ years of work experience in the relevant domain and discipline
Deep understanding of wireless networking protocols, particularly 802.11 standards
Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
Strong knowledge of hardware-software co-design, low-level debugging, and performance optimization
Experience with security features and best practices in embedded systems
Strong problem-solving skills.
Should have experience with the integration of REST APIs
Good to have knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Demonstrate passion, desire, and dedication to ongoing learning
Proactive, flexible attitude towards work with a willingness to constantly review and improve skills and processes
Bachelor of Science in Computer Software, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience
#B2
Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Data Protection
If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos