Manager of Software Engineering – Cloud Networking (Java/Golang) -10401

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

Team: Cloud

Location: Chennai, India

Experience Required: 12-18 Years

Location: Only Chennai

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead our Cloud Networking team. In this role, you will drive the development of cutting-edge cloud networking solutions on Extreme's platform, overseeing technical teams while ensuring the delivery of innovative features that meet customer needs and industry standards.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Education

B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent

Professional Experience

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

Technical Expertise

Proficiency in modern SDLC pipelines involving CI/CD, Distributed Systems, Microservices, and Infrastructure-as-Code

Experience leading teams working on Software Development and Testing products, preferably in Datacenter Networking or Cloud Native Networking

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

Leadership & Operational Skills

Experience building and managing high-performing teams through strong performance management systems

Familiarity with Scrum Master responsibilities for Testing and Quality scrums

Ability to conduct standups and perform risk mitigation to keep project schedules on track

Experience in software architecture, design, implementation, and unit testing of distributed server applications

Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Data-driven decision maker who holds self and team accountable for decisions and milestones

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience running large-scale IaaS/SaaS platforms for Enterprise or Datacenter projects

Experience managing Software Defined Networking projects for on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions

What We Offer

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.

Equal Opportunity

Extreme Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.