SR. PRINCIPAL SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Extreme Networks, Inc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal SW Systems Engineer for a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA. The position involves designing, developing, and debugging software across cloud platforms and networking technology, with a focus on scalable, secure solutions.

You will lead as an expert and advisor, influencing hardware compatibility and participating in cross-functional teams. The role reports to the Director of SW Systems Engineering and requires onsite presence three days a

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products.
• Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools.
• Determines hardware compatibility and / or influences hardware design.

Skills

Software Development

Object-Oriented Design

Data Structures & Algorithms

Code Review

Agile/Scrum

Git

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Innovation

Stakeholder Influence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Networking Technology

Job description

## SR. PRINCIPAL SW SYSTEMS ENGINEERApply: Hybrid: San Jose, United States: Full time: Posted Today: JR100043Over 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). **Title of position: Principal Engineer – Cloud Platform****Position type:** Hybrid **-** Full time ( As part of our hybrid work arrangement, this role is expected to be **onsite three days per week** at our **San Jose, CA office**)**Location:**San Jose, CA**Position reports to:**Director of SW Systems Engineering**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 Job Skills Serves as an expert in the field and principal advisor. Provides, guides and uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues. Applies extensive knowledge of theories, practices and design matters. Leads the application of existing principles and guides development of new ideas. Skills Categories Software Development, Object-Oriented Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, Code Review, Agile/Scrum, Git, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Technical Leadership, Strategic Advisory, Mentorship, Innovation, Stakeholder Influence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Networking Technology **Job Description Summary** Job Description: Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products. Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and / or influences hardware design. This job should be matched by companies that develop systems software. Firms that have both applications and systems software engineers and cannot identify them by function should match to Software Development Engineer (EN.SODE.P). Software development engineers using common development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile should be matched to our software development engineering roles. Employees focused on ensuring products (including websites) and hosted networks are designed and developed to be cyber-safe and compliant are typically matched to one of our software development engineering roles. For cloud databases, may be matched to Data Management - Storage Engineer (TE.DMSE.P) or for hosted networks, to Network Engineering (TE.INNE.P) or Network Systems Administration (TE.INNS.P). Employees focused on administering and hardening internal processes and systems against outside penetration and attack, match to Information Security (TE.ICIO.P). **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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human oversight. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed —or to exercise any applicable privacy rights—please contact us at [e-mail]. Our full privacy statement is available here:Privacy Statement