Vice President of Engineering – Wireless

Extreme Networks; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Hybrid work

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Vice President of Engineering — Wireless to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our wireless networking portfolio. This senior leadership role will oversee end-to-end development across access points, controllers, and cloud platforms, with a focus on scale, performance, and security for enterprise customers.

The ideal candidate combines deep Wi‑Fi/WLAN expertise with proven leadership of large, distributed teams and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in networking or wireless tech with leadership
• Strong track record shipping hardware/software at scale
• Experience building and scaling distributed teams including offshore/nearshore

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end engineering roadmap for wireless hardware and software
• Lead and grow multi-disciplinary engineering org
• Partner with Product, Sales, and CS to translate requirements into strategy
• Drive SDLC practices, AI tools, CI/CD, QA, and security-by-design
• Ensure performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance (FCC/CE)
• Collaborate with wired networking and cloud/AI teams for cohesive Platform ONE
• Manage budgets, vendor/ODM relationships, and resource planning
• Represent engineering in executive reviews and customer/analyst briefings
• Advise on innovation in Wi‑Fi 8, Agentic AI, and private wireless

Skills

Wireless leadership

Executive communication

802.11/WLAN

Cloud-managed networking

AI in networking

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Eng

MS preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms

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.

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.

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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's website or 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.