Senior Software Systems Engineer - Toronto (010167)
Extreme Networks
Software Engineering
York, ON, Canada
CAD 120k-130k / year + Equity
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Position details
Title of position: Senior Software Systems Engineer
Position type: Full time
Location: Thornhill, Toronto, Canada
Position reports to: Senior Manager of Software Systems Engineering
Application deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this posting will remain open until filled.
Work authorization: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the role will be performed.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop software on Access point for our market verticals
- Contribute to functional specifications and product definitions
- Design/Develop software independently and rapidly in an Agile environment
- Develop unit test strategy/programs for software that you develop
- Strong desire to learn new tools and technology is an absolute must
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in computer science or engineering.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- Experience with Wireless networks products.
- Good knowledge of 802.11 WLAN protocols, network technology, Wi-Fi / TCP&IP stack/ L2 Switching/ L3 Routing etc
- In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded software development
- Expert programming knowledge in C/C+.
- Ability to be productive in flexible and dynamic work environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
- Experience with Agile development process
- Automated testing using Pytest
Equal Employment Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
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 the Canada
- Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
- Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
- Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
- 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.
120000 - 130000 CAD a year
This role offers a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 120,000 to 130,000 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.