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

Extreme Networks; Salem (NH); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Zusammenfassung

Extreme Networks, in Salem, NH (with Raleigh, NC as part of the location footprint), seeks a Staff Software Systems Engineer to own CI/CD infrastructure and drive deployment automation across the engineering lifecycle. You will partner with developers, operations, and product teams to accelerate velocity and ensure reliable builds at scale.

This role requires 8+ years total experience, 5+ years building CI/CD pipelines, and strong Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Own CI/CD infrastructure and drive improvements to accelerate engineering velocity
• Balance technical depth with business outcomes
• Stay current with DevOps best practices and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with developers to remove build/deployment friction
• Build scalable solutions for growth

Kenntnisse

Jenkins Pipelines

Maven

Gradle

Bash

Groovy

GitHub

Git Workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

ArgoCD

Flux

Artifactory

Nexus

Ansible

Helm

Jobbeschreibung

AI/ML agent integration in CI/CD workflows

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.

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

Position details

Title of position: Staff Software Systems Engineer

Position type: Full time

Location: Salem, NH / Raleigh, NC

Position reports to: Senior Manager of Applications 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

What We're Looking For

• This is a critical role for our engineering organization. We're seeking a self-driven engineer who:
• 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

Required Skills & Experience

CI/CD & Build Automation

• CI/CD Platforms: Advanced proficiency with Jenkins (Declarative and Scripted Pipelines)
• Build Tools: Hands-on experience with Maven and Gradle with strong scripting knowledge
• Scripting Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Bash and Groovy
• Version Control: 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

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

Artifact & Release Management

• Artifact 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

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

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

120,000 - 140,000 a year

This role offers a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 120,000 to 140,000 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 insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including RRSP matching in Canada
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible

Benefits 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.