Senior/Staff Systems Software Engineer – Linux Platform & Virtualization
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior/Staff Systems Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software, ensuring adherence to best practices. Your responsibilities include debugging and enhancing code for performance, automating development workflows, participating in code reviews, and maintaining technical documentation. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. The job requires proficiency in Linux development, networking protocols, virtualization technologies, container technologies, and security protocols. You will also be expected to stay updated with the latest advancements in Linux through open-source collaborations. The company is a global networking leader focused on cloud-driven networking solutions, offering opportunities for digital transformation and advancement.
Must have:
- 7+ years of Linux, Kernel or Software Engineering experience
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols
- Expertise with virtual machines and hypervisors
- Proficiency in container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
17 skills required
Job Details
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.
Responsbilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software following best practices
- Debug and enhance code for performance and issue resolution
- Automate development and testing workflows with scripts and tools
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Maintain technical documentation, including design specs and APIs
- Stay updated with Linux advancements through open-source collaboration.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
- Hands-on expertise with virtual machines (VMs), including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox) and optimizing resource allocation and virtualization laye
- Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in building, deploying, and debugging containerized applications
- Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
- Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
- Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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.
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