Manager of Software Engineering

Position:
Manager of Software Engineering – Cloud Networking (Java/Golang)

Company:
Extreme Networks

Location:
India, Chennai

Employment type:
Fulltime

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Short Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead our Cloud Networking team, driving the development of cutting-edge cloud networking solutions on Extreme's platform.

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

Requirement:
- Education: 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
- 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

Benefits:
At Extreme Networks, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. You will have the opportunity to lead talented teams, shape the future of cloud networking solutions, and make a meaningful impact on enterprise and datacenter infrastructure globally.