SR. PRINCIPAL SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER

101 Extreme Networks, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Principal Engineer – Cloud Platform to drive design and delivery of cloud-based networking software. This role blends leadership, hands-on engineering and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment onsite three days per week.

You will design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud solutions, mentor engineers, and influence product direction with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and secure software practices.

Qualifications

• We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
• No discrimination based on protected categories; welcoming diverse backgrounds.

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.

Skills

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

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 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

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

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 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.