PRINCIPAL SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER- Forwarding Dev- BCM Chip- Data Plane

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.

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Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Packet Forwarding Architect with a minimum of 15+ years track record of relevant work experience in software systems design, technical leadership, and networking innovation. You will serve as a technical thought leader, setting architectural direction for advanced packet forwarding systems and leading cross-functional engineering teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE

• Define and drive technical architecture for packet forwarding systems and next-generation networking solutions

• Lead the design and implementation of complex distributed systems handling data plane and control plane

functions

• Influence product strategy and technical roadmap for forwarding and switching domains

• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption of innovative approaches to solve complex networking

challenges

PEOPLE & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Mentor and develop senior software engineers, fostering technical growth and career advancement

• Lead and guide engineering teams across multiple sites on high-impact technical initiatives

• Establish technical excellence standards and best practices across teams

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Product, QA, DevOps) to align technical vision with business objectives

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Expert-level understanding of networking data plane forwarding concepts in L2, L3, VXLAN, MCT, ACL, QOS,

and advanced packet processing

• Deep expertise in BCM based XGS & DNX family of chipsets with ability to push chipset capabilities

• Expert knowledge of routing algorithms, data structures, and optimization techniques

• Advanced understanding of control plane networking concepts and their interaction with data plane

• Expert-level proficiency with Linux operating systems, embedded systems, and low-level software optimization

• Mastery-level programming knowledge in C with ability to mentor others in performance optimization

• Strong expertise in GO, microservices architecture, and modern distributed systems patterns

• Expert-level troubleshooting & debugging of complex performance issues, memory optimization, and system

bottlenecks

BUSINESS IMPACT & INNOVATION

• Drive technical innovation initiatives that create competitive advantage and enable new product capabilities

• Lead proof-of-concepts and technical evaluations for strategic initiatives

• Serve as technical authority for complex customer issues and escalations

• Contribute to industry knowledge through publications, conferences, or technical thought leadership

• Implement and own end-to-end delivery of strategic components and systems with architectural oversight

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to break down complex systems

• Proven ability to work effectively in multi-site, globally distributed teams

• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Demonstrated leadership in setting technical direction and influencing without authority

• Ability to thrive in flexible, dynamic environments while maintaining focus on strategic goals

Job Description Summary

Qualifications

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job.

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About Us

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.