Position: Staff Software Systems Engineer –Cloud Networking
Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration
Experience Level: 14 to 20 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 Staff Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead 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

Programmin

📌 Principal Software Development Engineer (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Extreme Networks
📍 Tamil Nadu