Software Development Engineer (9732)

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.
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Responsibilities:

• 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
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++, with experience in backend development and system scripting
• Experience with Redis for building responsive products through data storage and caching
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec)
• 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.
• 3 to 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with focus on Python and Linux backend development
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Good to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with InfluxDB and its ecosystem, including Telegraf for data collection and Inlet for data ingestion.
• Experience with Vector Packet Processing (VPP) for high-performance networking applications.

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.
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