Staff Software Applications Engineer - Salem, NH/Raleigh, NC (10328)

101 Extreme Networks, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking an experienced Build and Release Engineer to own and enhance our CI/CD infrastructure. You will partner with developers across time zones to remove build and deployment friction, deliver scalable release pipelines, and stay ahead of DevOps best practices and emerging technologies.

You will contribute to automation using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms while mentoring teammates and ensuring reliable, auditable release processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of total experience with 5+ years hands-on in build and release engineering roles.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own CI/CD infrastructure and identify improvements to accelerate engineering velocity.
• Balance technical depth with practical business outcomes.
• Keep current with DevOps best practices and emerging technologies.
• Partner with developers to remove build and deployment friction.
• Build scalable solutions that grow with the organization.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Git/GitHub workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

Bash

Groovy

Terraform

Ansible

Maven/Gradle

Release automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Artifactory

Nexus

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).

What we're looking for:

• Takes ownership of CI/CD infrastructure and proactively identifies improvements that accelerate our engineering velocity
• Balances technical depth with practical business outcomes
• Stays current with DevOps best practices and emerging technologies
• Partners with developers to remove build and deployment friction
• Builds solutions that scale with the organization's growth

About You:

• Strong Communication: You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Collaborative Mindset: You work effectively with development, operations, and product teams across multiple time zones
• Documentation Excellence: You create clear, maintainable documentation for systems and processes
• Problem Solver: You approach challenges with creativity and persistence, diagnosing and resolving complex issues until they are fully resolved
• Tenacious Follow-Through: You demonstrate strong initiative and commitment to seeing issues through to completion
• Mentor & Educator: You enjoy helping junior team members grow and improving team capabilities
• Detail-Oriented: You understand the importance of build system integrity and reliability
• Distributed Team Ready: You're comfortable working in a distributed team environment across multiple time zones with strong async communication skills

CI/CD & Build Automation

• Advanced proficiency with Jenkins (Declarative and Scripted Pipelines)
• Hands-on experience with Maven and Gradle with strong scripting knowledge
• Expert-level proficiency in Bash and Groovy
• Strong GitHub experience; proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, merge management, and pull request review processes

AI & Emerging Technologies

• AI/ML agent integration in CI/CD workflows
• Experience with GitHub Copilot for code generation and automation scripting
• Familiarity with Claude.ai or similar large language models for documentation and problem-solving

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes container-based architecture and deployment
• Working knowledge of Ansible, Terraform, and Helm for deployment automation
• GitOps practices and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)

Artifact & Release Management

• Experience with artifact repositories such as Artifactory & Nexus
• Release automation and deployment strategies
• Incident response and build failure triage

DevOps & System Knowledge

• Linux: Solid knowledge of Linux environments and command-line operations

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field required
• 8+ years of total experience with 5+ years of hands‑on experience in build and release engineering roles
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines at scale

Job Description Summary

• Takes ownership of CI/CD infrastructure and proactively identifies improvements that accelerate our engineering velocity
• Balances technical depth with practical business outcomes
• Stays current with DevOps best practices and emerging technologies
• Partners with developers to remove build and deployment friction
• Builds solutions that scale with the organization's growth

Qualifications

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job. BS - Computer and Information Science, BS - Computer Engineering

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.