The new facility will strengthen the company’s engineering and R&D capabilities in India, with a focus on AI, cloud technologies and next-generation cybersecurity.
PUNE, October 23, 2026: Global cybersecurity company SonicWall has opened a new office in Pune as part of its long-term investment and expansion strategy in India. The new facility will strengthen the company’s engineering and development operations, expand access to India’s technology talent pool, and support product innovation for customers worldwide.
The Pune office will complement SonicWall’s established research and development centre in Bengaluru, bringing together local technical expertise and global product development teams. The expansion comes as cybersecurity requirements continue to evolve alongside the adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud technologies and increasingly distributed digital environments.
As part of its expansion plans, SonicWall intends to add 400 engineering roles focused on AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity research and next-generation platform development. The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s contribution to the company’s global product strategy and establish Pune as an important centre for engineering innovation.
Rajnish Mishra, Chief Development Officer at SonicWall, said India is central to the company’s growth and innovation strategy, adding that the Pune office will help expand development capacity, nurture specialised talent and deliver cybersecurity solutions that address changing customer needs.
The company also highlighted Pune’s technology and industrial ecosystem as an important factor in its expansion. With its growing base of technology companies, engineering talent and innovation-led businesses, Pune continues to attract global organisations looking to strengthen their research, development and technology capabilities.
SonicWall’s latest investment adds to Pune’s growing position as a destination for global technology operations and reinforces the city’s role in India’s expanding global capability and innovation ecosystem.