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Position detailsTitle of position: Staff Linux Software Engineer (Platform & Infrastructure)
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.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software following best practices
- Debug and enhance code for performance and issue resolution
- Automate development and testing workflows with scripts and tools
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Maintain technical documentation, including design specs and APIs
- Stay updated with Linux advancements through open-source collaboration.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
- Hands-on expertise with virtual machines (VMs), including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox) and optimizing resource allocation and virtualization laye
- Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in building, deploying, and debugging containerized applications
- Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
- Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
- Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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
- Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
- Hands-on expertise with virtual machines, including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox)
- Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.)
- Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
- Familiarity with open-source development practices
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options and time‑off policies are emphasized through a 'Flex First' model with remote/hybrid choices and flexible or unlimited PTO. Wellness programs, volunteer time, and family leave round out a broad, adaptable package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and HSA eligibility. U.S. high‑deductible plans include a company HSA contribution, strengthening the financial value of coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible via RSUs and an ESPP that enables discounted stock purchases. Variable pay and equity components can materially lift total compensation when business performance is strong.
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