Extreme Networks Inc.

Extreme Networks Inc.

Real-Time Embedded Staff Software Engineer (10208)

Toronto, Canada · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 133 days ago
C++Code ReviewLinuxProduct ManagementEmbedded SystemsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Scope of the Role As a Real-Time Embedded Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader driving the architecture, development, and evolution of our next-generation Wi-Fi solutions.
  • Based in our Thornhill (Toronto) office, you will play a pivotal role in shaping product direction, mentoring engineers including senior engineers, and elevating engineering excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • You will influence system-level design decisions, guide engineering teams, and ensure the robustness, performance, and scalability of embedded applications running on Linux OS.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in real-time embedded systems and data communication.
  • Deep expertise in embedded Linux internals, kernel-space and user-space interactions, and performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (IEEE 802.11 ) and wireless networking fundamentals.
  • Advanced proficiency in C and C++ for embedded development.
  • Proven track record designing and delivering complex embedded systems at scale.
  • Strong experience with multi-threaded programming, concurrency models, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • Solid understanding of networking technologies: Ethernet, IP, routing, switching, and LAN/WLAN concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decision

Nice to have

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

Skills

  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and present complex ideas clearly.
  • Experience with RF systems, spectrum analyzers, and wireless test equipment.
  • Background in module performance tuning, system profiling, and real-time optimization.
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining Linux kernel components is a strong asset.
  • Familiarity with IEEE Wi-Fi and LAN standards development or participation in standards bodies
  • Define technical direction for embedded Linux components, ensuring long-term
  • maintainability, performance, and scalability.
  • Evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and development efficiency.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, technical documentation reviews, and specification discussions.
  • Ethernet, IP, routing, switching, and LAN/WLAN concepts.
  • Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Execution & Ownership

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