Sr Engineer II, Software Development - Switch

Job description

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead innovation and development of cutting-edge managed switching solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in switching software architecture and product-level understanding to drive breakthrough innovations in cost-effective, feature-rich managed switches from 10GB to 400GB targeting SME deployments. Key Responsibilities - Product Innovation Leadership: Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization - SME Feature Development: Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security - Cost-Performance Optimization: Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance - Customer-Driven Innovation: Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management - Platform Differentiation: Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments - Market-Focused Architecture: Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints - Innovation Partnerships: Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation - Competitive Analysis: Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching SME Market Product Knowledge - SME Network Challenges: Deep understanding of SME networking constraints including limited IT staff, budget sensitivity, and simplified management requirements - Market Positioning: Knowledge of SME switching market dynamics, competitive landscape, and differentiation opportunities - Enterprise Feature Adaptation: Expertise in adapting complex enterprise features for simplified SME deployment and management - TCO Optimization: Understanding of total cost of ownership considerations for SME customers including deployment, management, and maintenance costs Advanced Switching Features for SME Market - Intelligent Auto-Configuration: Zero-touch VLAN setup, automated QoS policies, and self-configuring network segmentation - Cloud Integration: Seamless integration with cloud management platforms and hybrid cloud networking - Security Automation: Automated threat detection, network access control, and security policy enforcement optimized for SME environments - Performance Intelligence: ML-driven bandwidth optimization, traffic analytics, and capacity planning for growing SME networks - Simplified Network Virtualization: Easy-to-deploy network segmentation and micro-segmentation for SME security requirements - Branch Office Connectivity: Advanced SD-WAN integration, site-to-site VPN automation, and centralized branch management - Guest Network Management: Sophisticated guest access control with time-based policies, bandwidth limiting, and secure isolation - IoT Device Management: Automated IoT device discovery, classification, and policy enforcement for SME environments - Voice/Video Optimization: Advanced QoS for unified communications, video conferencing optimization, and real-time application prioritization - Network Analytics: Comprehensive network visibility, user behavior analytics, and automated reporting for SME IT teams Innovation & Technical Leadership - Emerging Technology Integration: Drive adoption of AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT integration in SME switching solutions - Patent Development: Lead development of patentable innovations in SME networking and switching technology - Industry Standards: Contribute to industry standards development with focus on SME networking requirements - Technical Thought Leadership: Represent company technical innovation at industry conferences and technical forums Expert Technical Requirements - Switching Architecture Mastery: Deep expertise in switching ASIC architectures optimized for SME market requirements - Advanced Broadcom SDK: Expert-level knowledge of Broadcom SDK optimization for cost-effective, high-performance SME solutions - Product-Level Systems: Advanced experience with complete product development from conception to market delivery - Innovation Methodologies: Experience with design thinking, rapid prototyping, and customer-driven innovation processes Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering - 10 to 12 years of embedded switching software development with focus on prod