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Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India
Onsite
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
Location: Only Chennai
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.