Technical Leader
Apply NowCompany: First Soft Solutions
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Description:
We are actively hiring for Senior Technical Leader
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
BE/BTech/BS: Minimum 15+ years
ME/MTech/MS: Minimum 8+ years
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Technical Leader to spearhead the development of the Ruckus SmartEdge Product, a state-of-the-art platform enabling network services on customer premises, fully managed through Ruckus Cloud. As a key contributor, you will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, cutting-edge solutions, blending advanced networking and cloud technologies. You will lead engineering teams, foster innovation, and deliver simplified network solutions tailored to market needs.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design:
Define and evolve system architecture and platform design for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions.
Develop scalable, efficient, and secure networking and cloud solutions.
Development & Implementation:
Build and enhance features on the Ruckus SmartEdge platform, focusing on CNF/VNF, data path switching, routing protocols, and network security.
Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration between networking and cloud services.
Team Leadership:
Mentor and guide engineers, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and test plans.
Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement:
Drive innovation by contributing to patents and standards (e.g., RFCs).
Partner with product managers and other stakeholders to define and solve key challenges effectively.
Customer Focus:
Engage with customer escalations to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
Document architecture, functional specifications, and designs to ensure clarity and alignment.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/BS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Master's (ME/MTech/MS) or PhD is preferred.
Experience:
15+ years (BE/BTech/BS) or 8+ years (ME/MTech/MS) of experience in software development, particularly in networking and cloud technologies.
Required Skills:
Networking Expertise:
Proficiency in data path switching, routing protocols, and network security technologies.
Cloud & Microservices:
Hands-on experience with Microservices, CNF, VNF, and Kubernetes/Docker environments.
Programming Proficiency:
Strong skills in C, C++, and GoLang (Java experience is a plus).
SaaS Platforms:
Experience with SaaS platforms on GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Knowledge of APIs, cloud services, and authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID, SAML).
Messaging Frameworks:
Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or NATS.
Frameworks & Development Tools:
SpringBoot/SpringCloud development experience is highly desirable.
Leadership & Communication:
Demonstrated technical leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong verbal/written communication capabilities.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
BE/BTech/BS: Minimum 15+ years
ME/MTech/MS: Minimum 8+ years
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Technical Leader to spearhead the development of the Ruckus SmartEdge Product, a state-of-the-art platform enabling network services on customer premises, fully managed through Ruckus Cloud. As a key contributor, you will drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, cutting-edge solutions, blending advanced networking and cloud technologies. You will lead engineering teams, foster innovation, and deliver simplified network solutions tailored to market needs.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design:
Define and evolve system architecture and platform design for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions.
Develop scalable, efficient, and secure networking and cloud solutions.
Development & Implementation:
Build and enhance features on the Ruckus SmartEdge platform, focusing on CNF/VNF, data path switching, routing protocols, and network security.
Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration between networking and cloud services.
Team Leadership:
Mentor and guide engineers, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and test plans.
Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement:
Drive innovation by contributing to patents and standards (e.g., RFCs).
Partner with product managers and other stakeholders to define and solve key challenges effectively.
Customer Focus:
Engage with customer escalations to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
Document architecture, functional specifications, and designs to ensure clarity and alignment.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/BS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Master's (ME/MTech/MS) or PhD is preferred.
Experience:
15+ years (BE/BTech/BS) or 8+ years (ME/MTech/MS) of experience in software development, particularly in networking and cloud technologies.
Required Skills:
Networking Expertise:
Proficiency in data path switching, routing protocols, and network security technologies.
Cloud & Microservices:
Hands-on experience with Microservices, CNF, VNF, and Kubernetes/Docker environments.
Programming Proficiency:
Strong skills in C, C++, and GoLang (Java experience is a plus).
SaaS Platforms:
Experience with SaaS platforms on GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Knowledge of APIs, cloud services, and authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID, SAML).
Messaging Frameworks:
Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or NATS.
Frameworks & Development Tools:
SpringBoot/SpringCloud development experience is highly desirable.
Leadership & Communication:
Demonstrated technical leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong verbal/written communication capabilities.