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Position detailsTitle of position: Senior Linux Software Engineer (Networking & Systems)
Position type: Full time
Location: Thornhill, Toronto, Canada
Position reports to: Senior Manager of Development 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, develop, and maintain robust Linux-based software in alignment with engineering best practices.
- Analyse, debug, and optimize code to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop automation to streamline build, integration, and testing processes.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and APIs.
- Collaborate effectively with software, QA, and hardware teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of software engineering experience, primarily in Linux backend development.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, Java, Python or system scripting
- Strong understanding of L2/L3 networking and protocols, experience with Linux system application and networking development
- Solid experience in multi-threading, inter-process communication (IPC), and memory management.
- Hands-on experience with Linux debugging and performance profiling tools.
- Familiarity with open-source development practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RESTful API development and integration (yaml, Swagger, Postman)
- Messaging/streaming subsystems, like RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka
- SQL and NoSQL database design and administration, performance tuning, query optimization. Redis as in-memory caching and real-time messaging tool
- Knowledge of client/server authentication and certificate-based security mechanisms
- Familiarity with AI-driven development tools to support code implementation and review, test creation, and workflow automation
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of proven experiences as a Linux Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
- Work experience designing and developing applications using Java
- Experience implementing REST-based APIs
- Knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec, etc.)
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, such as C, C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
- Work experience with object-oriented design methodologies
- Good verbal and written communications skills, positive attitude, team player
What We Do
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in cloud networking focused on delivering services that connect devices, applications, and people in new ways. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
