Senior SW Systems Engineer (10138)
Extreme Networks
Software Engineering
York, ON, Canada
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.
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Job Description:
As a Software Developer, you will join a strong team specialized in the design and development of leading-edge networking solutions. You will be responsible for component design, implementation, and maintenance for a wireless network control solution.
Role description:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Linux-based software in alignment with engineering best practices.
- Analyse, debug, and optimize code to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop automation to streamline build, integration, and testing processes.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and APIs.
- Collaborate effectively with software, QA, and hardware teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Java, with experience in Linux system and backend development.
- Solid experience in multi-threading, inter-process communication (IPC), and memory management.
- Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and IPsec.
- Hands-on experience with Linux debugging and performance profiling tools.
- Familiarity with open-source development practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- 3–6 years of software engineering experience, primarily in Linux backend development.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred skills & assets:
- Experience with RESTful API development and integration
- Knowledge of client/server authentication and certificate-based security mechanisms
- Familiarity with AI-driven development tools to support code implementation and review, test creation, and workflow automation
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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