Innovation Lead - Office of the CTO | AI

Extreme Networks, Inc; Pacific (MO); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work possible

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Extreme Networks, Inc. is seeking an Innovation Lead in the Office of the CTO to discover, prototype, and deliver ML/AI and edge computing solutions.

You will work hands-on with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to move ideas from concept to production. This full-time hybrid role, based in the Pacific Northwest in the United States, offers a market-competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in ML/AI and edge computing
• Strong prototyping and programming capability
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience communicating technical concepts to executives

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate ML/AI and edge computing opportunities
• Build and validate real solution prototypes with engineering teams
• Contribute to roadmap definitions and productization of innovations
• Engage customers and partners to co-create breakthrough capabilities

Job description

## Innovation Lead - Office of the CTO | AIApply: Hybrid: PACIFICNW United States: Full time: Posted Today: JR100212Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their 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). ## Position details**Title of position: Innovation Lead - Office of the CTO****Position type:**Full time**Position reports to:** Head of the Office of the CTO**Application deadline:**Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this posting will remain open until filled.**Work authorization:** We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including H-1B visas, at this time **Innovation Lead** – Office of the CTO (Full-time, Remote)The Innovation Lead will discover, prototype, and develop transformative ML/AI and edge computing solutions that position Extreme Networks at the forefront of intelligent networking. You will be a hands-on contributor who turns ambitious ideas into real products and validated business cases. Working as an individual contributor within a matrix of cross-functional teams—data scientists, product managers, engineers, architects, and customers—you* Explore emerging technologies and build proofs of concept* Drive adoption and help define product roadmaps* Help commercialize innovations—ensuring that innovation without market realization remains just researchSuccess is measured by validated ideas that advance to product, launched innovations that expand our market position, customer and partner engagement on breakthrough solutions, and thought leadership that establishes Extreme as the industry voice on networked AI and edge intelligence.# Key Responsibilities## Discovery & Development* Identify and evaluate emerging opportunities in ML/AI, edge computing, and adjacent technologies* Conceptualize, prototype, and validate innovative solutions—moving fast from question to proof of concept* Maintain awareness of industry trends, standards bodies, and competitive innovation## Hands-On Prototyping & Implementation* Build and architect real solution prototypes, not just advise on them—coding, validating, and documenting as needed* Partner with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to turn validated ideas into production-ready features* Contribute directly to solution delivery through prototyping, testing, and technical demonstrations* Drive continuous improvement by identifying and fixing technical and architectural bottlenecks## Customer & Partner Co-Innovation* Engage customers, partners, and prospects to co-develop solutions and understand unmet needs* Translate complex technical ideas into compelling narratives for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and business executives* Build reference and lighthouse accounts by delivering early access to breakthrough capabilities* Help commercialize innovations—market realization is essential for innovation success## Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence* Work effectively in a matrix with product management, engineering, marketing, and field teams* Participate in standards bodies and open-source communities to shape industry direction* Influence product roadmaps and feature prioritization based on customer insights* Champion a culture of critical thinking, experimentation, and calculated risk-taking## Thought Leadership & Evangelism* Author and present on emerging technologies, innovation frameworks, and breakthrough solutions* Evangelize our leadership in AI-powered networking and edge intelligence to customers and prospects* Build visibility for Extreme's innovation strategy and technical differentiation in the marketplace ### **Equal Employment Opportunity**Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. **Fair chance and background checks**Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken. Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation. **Compensation:** This role offers a market‐competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 220,000 to 230,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay upon hire. This range is determined using objective, gender‐neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance‐based bonus and the full benefits package described below.**Benefits and total rewards:** Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permitsPaid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all marketsPaid holidays in accordance with local practiceRetirement savings programs, including RRSP matching in the CanadaEmployee Stock Purchase Program, where eligibleAdoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligibleFlexible spending accounts, where eligibleEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursement, where eligibleLife and disability insuranceBenefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.