Position: Principal Software Systems Engineer – Cloud Networking 

Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration 

Experience Level: 12+ Years 

Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/MS/M.Tech or equivalent in CS/EEE/ECE 

About the Role 

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Software Systems Engineer to drive the development of our Network Automation and Orchestration products. In this strategic technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end design and development of cloud networking solutions, mentor technical teams, and establish best-in-class engineering practices. Your expertise in microservices, containerization, and cloud-native development will be instrumental in shaping the future of Extreme's cloud networking platform. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Technically lead the team of professionals to deliver Network Automation and Orchestration products 

• Own the overall design and development artifacts including functional and design specifications, code, and unit/integration test cases 

• Introduce and passionately drive the implementation of best-in-class engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and Design Principles 

• Develop Epics, Stories, and Tasks for execution and collaborate across teams for complete solution integration 

• Establish technical standards and mentor team members in adherence to best practices 

• Drive architectural decisions and technical implementations for scalable, maintainable solutions 

Required Skills and Expertise 

Core Competencies 

• Complete exposure to the entire Product Life Cycle (MUST HAVE) 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency in local and remote debugging 

Architecture and Design 

• Microservices-based architecture and best practices 

• Hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes (K8s, K3s) clusters, and Helm charts 

• Exposure to cloud application development 

• Sound data and information modeling techniques using YANG, UML, JSON, and related tools 

Programming and Development 

• Strong coding and debugging experience with Java or Golang 

• Linux OS proficiency, advanced data structures, and IPC mechanisms 

• Intricate understanding of multi-threading, routines, network programming, and object-oriented methodologies 

• Agile Development Model with CI/CD, Jenkins pipeline, and Git environment 

Data Management and Messaging 

• Database concepts and deployment models: RDBMS, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MariaDB 

• Messaging services such as RabbitMQ and Kafka 

• Working experience with webhook and web sockets 

Networking and Protocols 

• OpenAPI, OpenConfig, NETCONF, Streaming Telemetry, GNMI, gRPC, and XMPP 

• Knowledge of L2/L3 OSI layer protocols: 802.1Q, LAGs, VxLAN, EVPN, ACLs, Route Policy, MPLS/VPLS, BGP, L2 Forwarding, and L3 Routing 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with network orchestration platforms and automation frameworks 

• Background in building scalable, highly available distributed systems 

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams 

• Familiarity with containerized deployment architectures and orchestration platforms 

• Prior experience with telemetry and streaming analytics 

What We Offer 

Extreme Networks offers an innovative environment where you will drive transformative cloud networking solutions. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have significant influence over product architecture and technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise networking while establishing engineering excellence across the organization. 

Equal Opportunity 

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