Extreme Networks · 3 months ago
Principal Software Engineer – (Gen AI, Big Data) (10026) Seattle. WA | San Jose, CA | Salem, NH | Raleigh, NC
Seattle, Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expExtreme Networks is a technology leader recognized for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge solutions in Generative AI and Big Data, shaping the future of network management.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline
Experience with sensitive or streaming data pipelines, including real-time compliance and governance controls
Company
Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless networking solutions to enhance connectivity for businesses and organizations.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.3MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
1999-04-09IPO
1997-05-08Series B· $12.3M
1996-05-01Series A· $5M
Leadership Team
Edward Meyercord
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Nabil Bukhari
President, AI Platforms and Chief Technology Officer
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