Vice President of Engineering – Wireless

Extreme Networks; California (MO); In loco; USD 270.000 - 320.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary + equity

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work model (San Jose HQ)

Innovation leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Extreme Networks in San Jose, CA is seeking a Vice President of Engineering – Wireless to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our wireless portfolio, including access points, controllers, and cloud-managed software. This senior role guides a large, distributed team to deliver secure, high-performance wireless solutions for enterprise customers.

The ideal candidate combines deep 802.11 RF knowledge with proven leadership, executive communication, and a track record of shipping

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in engineering management and shipping complex products.

Mansioni

• Own end-to-end engineering roadmap, architecture, and delivery for wireless hardware and software portfolio.
• Lead and grow engineering directors, managers, and individual contributors across hardware, firmware, software, and RF/wireless systems.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Success to translate market requirements into technical strategy and product roadmaps.
• Drive best practices across SDLC, using AI tools to increase velocity and quality with agile delivery, CI/CD, QA, and security-by-design.
• Ensure the portfolio meets performance, scalability, reliability, and regulatory requirements (FCC, CE, Wi-Fi Alliance).
• Collaborate with wired networking, cloud platform, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive platform experience.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource planning to meet objectives.
• Represent engineering in exec reviews, board updates, and customer/analyst briefings.

Conoscenze

Executive communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Wi‑Fi/WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Vice President of Engineering – Wireless

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Department: Engineering

About the Role

Extreme Networks is seeking a Vice President of Engineering – Wireless to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our wireless networking portfolio, spanning wireless access points, controllers, and cloud-managed wireless software with a focus on Agentic AI capabilities across the portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for running and scaling a world-class engineering organization that delivers secure, high-performance, and innovative wireless solutions for enterprise customers across all major verticals.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in wireless networking (802.11 standards, RF engineering, embedded systems) with proven experience leading large, distributed engineering teams and driving products from concept to market with a priority of scale, performance, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end engineering roadmap, architecture, and delivery for the wireless hardware and software portfolio, including access points, controllers, and cloud management platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary organization of engineering directors, managers, and individual contributors across hardware, firmware, software, and RF/wireless systems engineering.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Success to translate market requirements and customer feedback into technical strategy and product roadmaps.
• Drive engineering best practices across the software development lifecycle, utilizing AI toolsets to increase velocity and quality using agile delivery, CI/CD, quality assurance, and security-by-design.
• Ensure the wireless portfolio meets performance, scalability, reliability, and regulatory/compliance requirements (FCC, CE, Wi‑Fi Alliance certifications, federal certifications and any country-specific requirements).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with wired networking, cloud platform, and AI engineering teams to ensure a cohesive Extreme Platform ONE experience.
• Manage engineering budgets, vendor/ODM relationships, and resource planning to meet business objectives.
• Represent engineering in executive reviews, board updates, and customer/analyst briefings as needed.
• Champion innovation in emerging areas such as Wi‑Fi 8, Agentic AI, and private wireless/cellular convergence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 12–15+ years of engineering experience in networking or wireless technology, with 8+ years in engineering leadership roles managing managers.
• Deep technical knowledge of Wi‑Fi/WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), RF engineering, wireless controllers, and embedded networking systems.
• Proven track record of shipping complex hardware and software products at scale in a fast‑paced, competitive market.
• Experience building and scaling distributed engineering teams, including offshore/nearshore development centers.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑managed networking architectures and SaaS delivery models.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with experience presenting to C‑level stakeholders, customers, and industry analysts.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long‑term technical vision with short‑term delivery commitments.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible hybrid work model based out of our San Jose, CA headquarters.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in one of the fastest-growing segments of enterprise networking.

Extreme Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

$270,000 - $320,000 a year

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme'swebsiteor follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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.