Principal SW Systems Engineer (10253)

Extreme Networks • Raleigh, NC

23h

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands‑on software development experience, primarily in C.
• Strong background in networking protocols, including control‑plane and/or data‑plane implementations for switches or routers.
• Experience with Linux kernel development, with emphasis on networking subsystems preferred.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, L2/L3 networking concepts, and related technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Broadcom SDKs and networking ASICs.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub for source control and collaboration.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or integrating physical layer (PHY) drivers is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, and automation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑performance routing and switching software for Linux-based networking systems managed from the cloud.
• Develop and enable software on next‑generation embedded networking hardware platforms.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into detailed designs, and high‑quality implementations.
• Develop functional and design specifications.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Hardware, QA, and Product management teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees