SR MGR OF SW SYSTEMS ENGINEERING-Networking Protocol Development-Control Plane

🇮🇳 Bengaluru, IN Na miejscu Opublikowano Kwi 13, 2026

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LokalizacjaBengaluru, IN

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Opublikowano13 kwietnia 2026

Ostatnio sprawdzono8 maja 2026

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. Position: Senior Manager – Software Development Experience: 15+ Years Location: Bangalore -Hybrid Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Software Development to lead and scale a high‑performance engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining networking protocol software. The team focuses on routing and control‑plane protocols such as IS‑IS, OSPF, BGP, and related technologies used in carrier‑grade and enterprise networking products. This role combines strong technical depth in networking, people leadership, and execution excellence. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building high‑quality networking software while mentoring managers and senior engineers, driving architecture decisions, and delivering complex projects on time. Key Responsibilities Technical & Product Leadership · Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for implementations of routing protocols such as IS‑IS, OSPF, BGP, RSVP, MPLS, Segment Routing, and related control‑plane technologies Guide design reviews, architecture decisions, and trade‑offs for scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability Partner with product management, system architecture, and customer teams to translate requirements into robust software solutions Ensure high standards of software quality, security, and operational excellence across releases People & Organization Leadership · Build, lead, and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior software engineers Set clear goals, career paths, and performance expectations; provide continuous coaching and feedback Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence Drive hiring strategy, workforce planning, and succession planning for the organization Delivery & Execution · Own program execution end‑to‑end: planning, estimation, prioritization, risk management, and delivery Drive agile development practices and continuous improvement in development and release processes Ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality software aligned with business priorities Track and report key engineering metrics related to quality, velocity, and reliability Cross‑Functional Collaboration · Collaborate closely with QA, hardware, systems, SRE, customer support, and field teams Support escalation management and root‑cause analysis of complex customer or field issues Represent the engineering organization in leadership and executive forums Required Qualifications · 15+ years of overall software development experience, with 5+ years in engineering management roles Strong hands‑on background in networking protocols, especially IS‑IS, OSPF, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing Deep understanding of IP routing, TCP/IP stack, control‑plane architecture, and distributed systems Proficiency in C/C++ (and/or Rust), with exposure to Python or scripting for automation Experience delivering carrier‑grade or enterprise networking software Proven ability to scale teams and lead managers and senior technical staff Strong communication skills and ability to influence across organizations Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications Exposure to NOS platforms, embedded Linux, or real‑time systems Knowledge of open networking ecosystems (e.g., OpenConfig, gNMI, YANG models) Experience working with global or distributed engineering teams Exposure to feature development using Golang, micro services used architecture. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and DevOps practices Leadership Competencies · Strategic thinking with strong execution focus Ability to balance technical depth with people leadership Customer‑centric mindset and bias for quality Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments