• Drive engineering best practices across the software development lifecycle, utilizing AI toolsets to increase velocity and quality using agile delivery, CI/CD, quality assurance, and security-by-design. 

• Ensure the wireless portfolio meets performance, scalability, reliability, and regulatory/compliance requirements (FCC, CE, Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, federal certifications and any country-specific requirements). 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with wired networking, cloud platform, and AI engineering teams to ensure a cohesive Extreme Platform ONE experience. 

• Manage engineering budgets, vendor/ODM relationships, and resource planning to meet business objectives. 

• Represent engineering in executive reviews, board updates, and customer/analyst briefings as needed. 

• Champion innovation in emerging areas such as Wi-Fi 8, Agentic AI, and private wireless/cellular convergence. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred). 

• 12–15+ years of engineering experience in networking or wireless technology, with 8+ years in engineering leadership roles managing managers. 

• Deep technical knowledge of Wi-Fi/WLAN technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), RF engineering, wireless controllers, and embedded networking systems. 

• Proven track record of shipping complex hardware and software products at scale in a fast-paced, competitive market. 

• Experience building and scaling distributed engineering teams, including offshore/nearshore development centers. 

• Strong understanding of cloud-managed networking architectures and SaaS delivery models. 

• Excellent executive communication skills, with experience presenting to C-level stakeholders, customers, and industry analysts. 

• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term technical vision with short-term delivery commitments. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation. 

• Comprehensive health benefits. 

• 401(k) with company match. 

• Flexible hybrid work model based out of our San Jose, CA headquarters. 

• Opportunity to lead innovation in one of the fastest-growing segments of enterprise networking. 

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

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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.

Compensation: USD 270,000 – 320,000 per year salary