Manager of Software Engineering – Cloud Networking (Java/Golang) -10401

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead our Cloud Networking team. In this role, you will drive the development of cutting-edge cloud networking solutions on Extreme's platform, overseeing technical teams while ensuring the delivery of innovative features that meet customer needs and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage one or more teams of experienced development engineers; Plan deliverables for product releases and drive execution; Architect, design, develop, test, and automate features on Extreme's Cloud platform; Conduct comprehensive reviews throughout the development and test lifecycle to ensure quality standards; Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (PLM, PM, QA, peer teams) to achieve key objectives; Foster innovation and implement new ideas during the development and testing process; Manage meetings and conference calls to ensure smooth execution; Conduct regular scrum meetings and facilitate team standups; Address customer issues with flexibility and prioritization; Drive managerial activities including hiring, 1-on-1s, performance appraisals, team motivation, and continuous learning; Maintain a positive team culture aligned with company values

Requirements

B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent; Minimum 12+ years of experience in Software Development, Software Testing, and Quality Assurance within Agile Software Development Environments; At least 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring a team of 6-8 Software Engineers; Proficiency in modern SDLC pipelines involving CI/CD, Distributed Systems, Microservices, and Infrastructure-as-Code; Experience leading teams working on Software Development and Testing products, preferably in Datacenter Networking or Cloud Native Networking; Strong networking domain knowledge: Layer 2 switching, L3 routing protocols, BGP, VxLAN, VLAN; Hands-on programming experience in one or more languages: Python, Java, Golang, C, or C++; Deployment and management experience in On-Premises and Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure); Familiarity with infrastructure deployment tools: Ansible, Helm, Terraform; Strong knowledge of API design: RESTful API, XML APIs, SNMP; Cloud infrastructure technologies: Kubernetes, Containers, and Golang in multi-core, multi-threading environments; Experience building and managing high-performing teams through strong performance management systems; Familiarity with Scrum Master responsibilities for Testing and Quality scrums; Ability to conduct standups and perform risk mitigation to keep project schedules on track; Experience in software architecture, design, implementation, and unit testing of distributed server applications; Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams; Data-driven decision maker who holds self and team accountable for decisions and milestones

Nice to have

Prior experience running large-scale IaaS/SaaS platforms for Enterprise or Datacenter projects; Experience managing Software Defined Networking projects for on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions

Benefits

Dynamic work environment; Opportunity to lead talented teams; Opportunity to shape the future of cloud networking solutions; Opportunity to make meaningful impact on enterprise and datacenter infrastructure globally