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CommScope, Inc. Sr. Director, Software Engineering in Sunnyvale, California
Sr. Director, Software Engineering
Req ID: 77579
Location:
Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94089
In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
At RUCKUS Networks, we’re driving innovation in networking with cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers to deliver personalized experiences while seamlessly managing and monitoring complex networks. Our solutions integrate WiFi access points, switches, routers, cloud management, and AI analysis, enabling businesses to optimize network performance and provide exceptional user experiences.
How You'll help us connect the world:
RUCKUS Edge plays a pivotal role in our solution by bringing intelligence and local processing closer to the end user. By minimizing latency and enabling real-time decision-making at the network edge, RUCKUS Edge enhances reliability and delivers a superior user experience. As we continue to innovate, we're exploring how AI-driven insights and machine learning can further elevate RUCKUS Edge, unlocking advanced network optimization and proactive performance management for even greater efficiency in the future.
We are seeking a dynamic and technical Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead the RUCKUS Edge product. This highly visible role is critical to shaping our Network as a Service offerings, driving innovation in SD-WAN, routing protocols, and network security. You will drive customer-centric innovation while ensuring fast, high-quality delivery, leading talented cross-functional teams across the globe.
This hybrid role offers—work from home and spend 3 days a week collaborating at our Sunnyvale, CA office.
Responsibilities:
Lead the architecture, solution design, and development of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings, ensuring seamless integration with the RUCKUS ecosystem, including WiFi access points, switches/routers, and RUCKUS Cloud.
Apply expertise in SD-WAN, network security, and edge technologies to deliver scalable, resilient solutions tailored for key sectors such as Education, Hospitality, MDU (Multi-Dwelling Units), and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Collaborate with Product Line Management (PLM) and senior leadership to define and execute the product roadmap, prioritizing features based on customer needs, market demand, and technical feasibility.
Lead global engineering teams and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system architecture alignment and adherence to product delivery timelines.
Exhibit strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Implement fast-paced software development cycles, from proof of concept to feature development and iteration, maintaining high standards of quality, security, and scalability.
Integrate open-source software and third-party technologies into the RUCKUS Edge stack to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
Conduct technical reviews of architectural designs, specifications, and documentation to ensure network performance, optimization, and security best practices.
Drive a culture of technical excellence and innovation by exploring next-gen technologies like AI-powered networking, machine learning for traffic optimization, and emerging networking protocols.
Act as the lead contact for customer issues, ensuring rapid resolution while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering growth in technical expertise and leadership.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (MS/PhD preferred).
10+ years of software engineering management experience, with 8+ years in leadership roles for MS/PhD holders.
20+ years of total experience in software engineering, with a focus on networking, edge computing, and network security.
Expertise in networking technologies, including data path switching, routing protocols, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and SASE.
Strong knowledge of microservice architecture, containerized (CNF) and virtualized (VNF) network functions, and cloud-native environments like Kubernetes/Docker.
Proven track record of leading cross-geographical teams and successfully delivering complex software products in a collaborative, multi-functional environment.
Experience in driving rapid proof-of-concept (POC) development and balancing innovation with disciplined engineering practices.
Customer-focused approach, with a strong ability to translate customer needs into valuable technical solutions.
Hands-on experience with integrating open-source software and third-party technologies into unified product stacks, including cloud-based security solutions.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with Product Management, Sales Engineering, and senior leadership to align software development with business objectives.
You'll excite us if you have :
Experience with edge computing products and familiarity with hybrid cloud/edge solutions that combine cloud processing with local intelligence for optimized performance.
Experience working with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or NATS is a plus.
Experience with identify management or OAuth, OpenID, SAML based authentication is a plus.
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Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. This position's expected total compensation (base salary and commission range) is $182,200.00-$250,000.00
The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.
What Happens After You Apply?
Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US
Why CommScope?
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
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