## Technology Lead / Architect – Networking Product Development **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States **Employment type:** Full‑time (Permanent) **Experience level:** Mid‑Senior Level **Job function:** Information Technology ### Role Overview We are seeking experienced technology professionals to lead and architect networking product development. Two closely related positions are available: | Position | Minimum Experience | Key Responsibilities | |----------|-------------------|----------------------| | **Technology Lead – Networking Product Development** | • 4+ years in IT
• 4+ years embedded software development for Telecom/Datacom
• 7+ years C/C++ development | • Architecture & design of software for “pizza‑box” and large distributed network elements
• Configuration distribution, pre‑provisioning, backup‑restore, commit‑rollback, schema/model‑driven management interface design
• Scaling multi‑chassis centralized management systems
• UI infrastructure development
• Work with management protocols (Netconf, YANG, XML, OpenConfig, RestConf)
• Knowledge of CLI, alarms/events, IPDR, PM, AAA, SNMPv2/v3, Conf‑d framework
• Embedded Linux C development, Agile/Scrum | | **Technology Architect – Networking Product Development** | • 7+ years in IT
• 7+ years C/C++ in Telecom/Datacom product development | • Same technical focus as the Lead role, with deeper architectural responsibility
• Strong design experience in embedded Linux environment
• Leadership in multi‑chassis management system scaling and UI infrastructure
• Agile/Scrum delivery in a global environment | ### Required Qualifications * **Education** – Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution. *Three years of progressive experience may be considered in lieu of each year of formal education.* #### Basic Requirements (both roles) * Minimum 4‑7 years of experience in Information Technology. * Strong background in embedded software development for telecom/datacom products. * Extensive experience with C/C++ development, especially in embedded Linux. * Proven ability to design software that operates on both small “pizza‑box” devices and large distributed network elements. * Familiarity with configuration distribution, pre‑provisioning, backup‑restore, commit‑rollback, and schema/model‑driven management interfaces. * Experience scaling multi‑chassis centralized management systems. * Background in user‑interface infrastructure development. * Proficiency with management protocols: Netconf, YANG, XML, OpenConfig, RestConf. * Knowledge of CLI, alarm/event handling, IPDR, performance monitoring, AAA, SNMPv2/v3, and the Conf‑d management framework. * Understanding of Ethernet, networking protocols, datacom and telecom technologies. * Solid foundation in computer science: data structures, algorithms, software engineering, and embedded programming techniques. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodology. * Ability to work in a globally distributed delivery environment. ### Preferred Experience * Hands‑on work with embedded software for managing telecom and datacom products/devices. * Design and development of C code in embedded Linux environments. * Prior involvement in large‑scale, multi‑chassis management system projects. ### Additional Information * All applicant information will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with EEO guidelines. --- *If you are interested in either the Technology Lead or Technology Architect role, please submit an updated resume highlighting the relevant experience above.*

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