Principal Software Engineer – (Gen AI, Big Data) (10026) Seattle. WA | San Jose, CA | Salem, NH | Raleigh, NC at Extreme Networks

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Networking, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle including design, coding, reviews, testing, deployment, and operations
  • 5+ years of experience with distributed Big Data and ML platforms such as Spark, Lakehouse, Debezium, Kafka, Flink, or Hudi
  • Hands-on experience building Generative AI solutions such as RAG, AI Agents, and LLM fine-tuning in production
  • Experience working with Graph ML and Graph technologies such as GNNs
  • Strong track record of end-to-end solution ownership, from design through production scaling
  • 5+ years of experience deploying large-scale solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proven ability to solve highly complex, ambiguous, cross-domain problems with measurable business impact

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and vision for large-scale distributed systems, ML platforms, and next-generation data infrastructure
  • Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of end-to-end solutions across the full SDLC, spanning development, testing, deployment, and operations
  • Drive innovation in Big Data, Generative AI, and Graph ML by translating emerging technologies into production-ready solutions
  • Architect scalable microservices and real-time inferencing systems leveraging modern ML infrastructure such as AI Agents, MCP, ML Inference, and LLM Gateway
  • Mentor and grow engineering teams, set technical direction, and foster a culture of engineering rigor, collaboration, and operational excellence
  • Champion best practices for building resilient, secure, and high-performance systems, optimized for scale and reliability

Skills

Generative AI
Machine Learning
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
AI Agents
RAG
LLM fine-tuning
Data Mining
Anomaly Detection
SDLC

Extreme Networks

Provides advanced networking solutions and services

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks specializes in advanced networking solutions that optimize and secure network operations for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, retail businesses, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. Their products include network infrastructure such as switching and routing solutions, wireless connectivity, and data center fabrics, along with cloud-based services and advanced security measures. Extreme Networks differentiates itself by offering both hardware and software solutions, as well as professional and managed services that ensure efficient network operations. Their goal is to provide comprehensive support and training to help clients maximize their networking capabilities.

Morrisville, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$16.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive healthcare
HSA
Life & disability insurance
Retirement plans
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Wellness programs

Risks

Securities fraud lawsuit may damage Extreme Networks' reputation and investor confidence.
Complexity of AI integration could hinder adoption of Extreme Platform ONE.
Stiff competition in cybersecurity market may affect ZTNA solution's market share.

Differentiation

Extreme Networks offers AI-powered platformization with Extreme Platform ONE.
The company provides comprehensive networking solutions, including cloud and security integration.
Extreme Networks serves diverse industries, from education to healthcare and government.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven network management boosts Extreme Networks' market potential.
Expansion of 5G networks increases need for advanced networking solutions.
Rising adoption of cloud-based solutions enhances Extreme Networks' scalability and flexibility.

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