Sr Engineer II, Software Development - Switch

About the role

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