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

Extreme Networks; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Flexible schedules

Open PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a self-driven CI/CD engineer to own and optimize our CI/CD infrastructure, collaborating with development and product teams to accelerate engineering velocity.

The role requires 8+ years in release engineering, with strong Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Docker, and Kubernetes experience, plus IaC using Terraform and Ansible. We offer market-competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years total experience in release engineering or similar.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines at scale.
• Strong hands-on with Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own CI/CD infrastructure and drive improvements for velocity.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams.
• Build scalable CI/CD solutions and reduce deployment friction.
• Maintain reliable release processes and incident triage.

Skills

CI/CD ownership

DevOps best practices

Communication

Collaboration

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

ArgoCD

Nexus

Artifactory

Job description

• 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. 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

• 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

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive compensation with an anticipated base compensation range of USD 120000 - USD 140000. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

Benefits And Total Rewards

• 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 401(k) matching in the United States


• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible


• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible


• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible


• Employee assistance program


• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible


• Life and disability insurance

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodation

Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring

Extreme Networks 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 judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how their personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email].

Data privacy

Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data.

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.

Learn more at www.extremenetworks.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

Job Description Summary

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

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