Extreme Networks Inc.
Distinguished SW Systems Engineer (10343)
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Exec · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$16,406 more — $136,406 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $136,406 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Raleigh-Cary, NC. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Help commercialize innovations-ensuring that innovation without market realization remains just research
- You will be a hands-on contributor who turns ambitious ideas into real products and validated business cases.
- Working as an individual contributor within a matrix of cross-functional teams-data scientists, product managers, engineers, architects, and customers-you
Responsibilities
- Drive adoption and help define product roadmaps
- The Innovation Lead will discover, prototype, and develop transformative ML/AI and edge computing solutions that position Extreme Networks at the forefront of intelligent networking.
Requirements
- Experience working with regulatory bodies on WiFi standardization, frequency allocation, and spectrum management.
- Proven track record of regular public speaking engagements at WPLC, Wi-Fi Alliance events, or similar industry conferences.
- Proven record of successfully driving WiFi-related solutions and products from ideation through productization.
- Proven experience working with engineering teams to successfully introduce products into the WiFi market.
- Experience & Background
Nice to have
- Have the freedom to define the questions we need to ask
- See your innovations become products that change an industry
- Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization.
- Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.
- We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
- An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
- Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.
Skills
- Deep understanding of all WiFi standards and adjacent wireless technologies
- CWNE -level knowledge or equivalent
- Deep understanding of location technologies (BLE, UWB, 802.11az)
- Understanding of edge computing, distributed systems, and cloud networking architectures
- Knowledge of efficient data structures, query optimization, and analytics technologies for WiFi
- Collaboration & Communication
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills-able to work effectively across diverse audiences
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives for CTOs, VPs, and executives
- Proven track record of driving issues to resolution with strong customer satisfaction
- Thrive working both independently and within high-performing cross-functional teams
- Comfortable with ambiguity and defining problems before solutions exist
- Professional Qualities
Compensation
- Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation.
Company info
- Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions.
- Become part of something big with Extreme!
Equal opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.
- Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
- Fair chance and background checks
Visa & Work Authorization
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including H-1B visas, at this time
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