Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software following best practices
• Debug and enhance code for performance and issue resolution
• Automate development and testing workflows with scripts and tools
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design specs and APIs
• Stay updated with Linux advancements through open-source collaboration.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
• Hands-on expertise with virtual machines (VMs), including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox) and optimizing resource allocation and virtualization laye
• Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in building, deploying, and debugging containerized applications
• Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
• Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
• Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity

1. Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.
2. Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Fair chance and background checks

Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.
Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation.

120000 - 135000 CAD a year

This role offers a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 120,000 to 135,000 CAD. Actual compensation will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay upon hire. This range is determined using objective, gender‑neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance‑based bonus and the full benefits package described below.

Benefits and total rewards:

Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including RRSP matching in Canada
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Life and disability insurance

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.