Director of Software Applications Engineering

Extreme Networks

. Lead teams designing, building, and operating cloud-native applications, APIs, and middleware/data services for Extreme Networks' cloud networking platform .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSalem • New Hampshire • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams to design and operate cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on technical strategy, architecture, and secure software development practices. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaboration and delivering complex initiatives in cloud environments.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipCI/CD Pipeline ManagementREST/gRPC API DevelopmentMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCloud ComputingMicroservicesDockerKubernetesSQLNoSQLEvent StreamingSecure Software DevelopmentAgile/Scrum

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipOrganizational Change Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPKafkaObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in a Relevant Field or MBA

Industry Keywords

Cloud NetworkingSaaS ArchitectureEnterprise-Grade SecuritySubscription ModelsAIOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams designing, building, and operating cloud-native applications, APIs, and middleware/data services for Extreme Networks' cloud networking platform
Own the technical strategy, architecture, and execution roadmap for cloud applications and data services
Lead, hire, and develop multiple engineering teams, including managers and individual contributors
Set team goals, career paths, and performance expectations
Partner with Product Management and the VP of Cloud Networking Engineering to translate customer and business requirements into a prioritized technical roadmap
Drive code quality, CI/CD, test automation, observability, and secure software development practices
Ensure scalability, availability, and performance across multi-tenant, multi-region cloud environments
Collaborate with Platform Engineering, SRE/Cloud Operations, Security, and Support on incident response, capacity planning, and SLOs
Evolve middleware and data-services architecture, including APIs, messaging, event streaming, and data pipelines
Manage departmental budget, vendor/tooling decisions, and resource planning
Represent Software Applications Engineering in executive reviews, planning cycles, and cross-organizational initiatives
Communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership
Champion Agile/Scrum or similar delivery practices and continuous improvement
Report to the Vice President, Cloud Networking Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
12+ years of progressive software engineering experience
5+ years in engineering leadership/management roles overseeing multiple teams
Experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with microservices, Docker/Kubernetes containers, and serverless technologies
Strong background in REST/gRPC APIs, message queues/event streaming such as Kafka, and SQL/NoSQL data technologies
Ability to lead organizational change, manage competing priorities, and deliver complex cross-team initiatives on schedule
Experience partnering with Product Management on roadmap definition and communicating technical strategy to executive stakeholders
Understanding of secure software development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern observability/monitoring tooling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred: experience in networking, cloud networking, or infrastructure software industry
Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant technical field or MBA
Preferred: experience scaling engineering organizations during rapid growth
Preferred: familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS architecture, subscription/licensing models, and enterprise-grade security/compliance requirements
Preferred: exposure to AIOps, telemetry/analytics platforms, or large-scale data engineering
Occasional travel up to 10–15%
Role is based in the United States and hybrid in Salem, New Hampshire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive compensation
Equity
Full benefits package
Medical insurance
401(k) match
Occasional travel for team offsites, customer engagements, and company events