SR SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Bengaluru is seeking a senior ML/AI platform engineer to lead Generative AI initiatives and scalable ML platforms. You will shape product-wide ML strategy, architecture, and execution across real-time systems.

Join a global networking leader investing in AI agents, RAG, and large-scale data platforms. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impact at scale.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience across the full SDLC: design, coding, reviews, testing, deployment, and operations
• 5+ years of experience architecting and deploying end-to-end ML solutions in production environments
• Proven expertise developing Generative AI solutions such as RAG, AI Agents, and LLM fine-tuning at scale
• Strong background in building and operating large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex and ambiguous problems, setting direction for others

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and drive innovation across products and platforms.
• Own and guide the full software development lifecycle at scale, including architecture, design, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Architect and deliver high-performance, production-grade ML platforms and frameworks for real-time ML and Generative AI systems.
• Partner with senior engineers, scientists, and cross-functional leaders to accelerate experimentation, validation, and model integration.

Skills

Full SDLC

Generative AI

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math

MS/PhD in CS/ML

Tools

Spark

Flink

Kafka

PySpark

Graph ML

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate our digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

Are you energized by the idea of innovating with Generative AI? Do you want to create global impact while tackling challenges at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence? Do you dream of building ground-breaking products that define the future of AI-driven network management? Then come, advance with us at Extreme.

Our AI Core group is pioneering platforms and solutions for Generative AI, including AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Bases, Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, and LLM fine-tuning. These innovations power flagship Extreme products while enabling entirely new offerings. Together, we are driving a fundamental shift in how businesses manage networks by building intelligent, high-performance multi-agent systems that perceive, learn, and act in real time.

At Extreme, innovation is not just encouraged, it is expected. Advance with us and help shape the future of network intelligence.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader and forward thinker, setting the technical vision and driving innovation across products and platforms. Shape long-term strategy by designing and launching strategic ML solutions that deliver company-wide impact.
• Own and guide the full software development lifecycle at scale, including architecture, design, testing, deployment, and operations. Lead technical discussions, define best practices, and ensure engineering rigor through design and code reviews.
• Architect and deliver high-performance, production-grade ML platforms and frameworks, enabling next-generation real-time ML and Generative AI systems.
• Partner with senior engineers, scientists, and cross-functional leaders to accelerate experimentation, validation, and model integration, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience across the full SDLC: design, coding, reviews, testing, deployment, and operations
• 5+ years of experience architecting and deploying end-to-end ML solutions in production environments
• Proven expertise developing Generative AI solutions such as RAG, AI Agents, and LLM fine-tuning at scale
• Strong background in building and operating large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex and ambiguous problems, setting direction for others

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline
• Experience with Graph ML and graph technologies such as GNNs or Graph RAG
• Deep expertise with distributed Big Data technologies such as Spark, Flink, Kafka, PySpark, Lakehouse, Druid, Hudi, or Glue
• Track record of mentoring engineers and influencing cross-team initiatives

Job Description Summary

This is a greenfield opportunity to shape next-gen networking experiences at the cutting edge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. You will help define every aspect of the user journey, product vision, and technical roadmap, driving innovation from concept to delivery.

There has never been a better time to join Extreme. With multiple acquisitions expanding our portfolio and market strategy, we are experiencing unprecedented growth worldwide. Recognized as a Technology Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and a multi-year Best Employer award winner, Extreme is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equality, where every employee thrives because of their differences, not despite them.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

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