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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager of Software Systems Engineering - **Company:** Extreme Networks - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Query Performance, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Retention, Data Stores, Data Systems, Shard (Database Architecture), Elasticsearch, Data Flow Control, Github, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Apache Maven, Open Web Application Security, Query Optimization, Regression Testing, Ansible, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Google Cloud, Data Ingestion, Software Security, Indexer, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Npm(Software), Vertica, Terraform, Stream Processing, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e905e6d9-6be4-4037-90f8-435854ba5ff5/staff-software-engineer-extreme-platform-one- ## About the Role * 8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building and scaling data pipelines and/or observability platforms. * Strong hands-on experience with Kafka (or similar streaming platforms) for high-throughput data ingestion. * Experience with Numaflow or similar stream-processing/dataflow frameworks. * Deep expertise in ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, or other time-series/columnar databases, including schema design and query optimization. * Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics at scale. * Strong query optimization skills across SQL, time-series, and search-oriented data stores. * Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Java, Python, or similar). * Solid understanding of container security, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build systems. * Working knowledge of security scanning tools and common vulnerability types (OWASP Top 10, CWE). * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Preferred Qualifications: * + Experience designing multi-tenant, high-cardinality time-series data platforms. + Background in observability or monitoring platforms (metrics, logs, traces). + Experience with stream-processing and data enrichment pipelines at scale. + Knowledge of capacity planning, load testing, and performance benchmarking. + Familiarity with container security scanning and secure coding practices. + Experience with API security testing and web application security. + Security certifications (CEH, Security+, or similar) a plus, not required. Data Platform & Storage: * Streaming/Ingestion: Kafka, Numaflow * Storage: ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, Elasticsearch * Query optimization, indexing, and partitioning strategies Engineering & Infrastructure: * Languages: Java, Python, Go, C#, JavaScript * Build Systems: Maven, Gradle, npm, pip, cargo * Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab * Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP * Container Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container registries * CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines * IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible Soft Skills: * Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities * Proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities * Passion for building scalable, reliable data systems ## Description Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. Become part of something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there is no better time to join the Extreme team., * Design, build, and scale a high-throughput data platform supporting enterprise-grade performance monitoring and analytics. * Develop and optimize data streaming, processing, and storage solutions using technologies such as Kafka, Numaflow, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, and Elasticsearch. * Collaborate closely with platform, data, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions. * Drive continuous improvement in platform performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. * Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices, with opportunities for professional development through certifications and technical training., Data Platform Engineering * Design and build real-time data ingestion pipelines using Kafka and Numaflow to process high-volume platform telemetry and monitoring events. * Architect enrichment pipelines that transform raw event data into contextualized, actionable performance signals. * Own the persistent storage strategy across ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, and Elasticsearch, matching each data store to the right access pattern, and optimize queries, indexing, and partitioning to meet latency and throughput targets at scale. * Design data retention, rollup, and partitioning strategies that balance query performance with storage cost. * Tune the EP1 performance monitoring platform to handle growing data volume and query concurrency. * Identify and resolve bottlenecks across the full pipeline, from Kafka consumer lag to storage-layer query plans. * Design for horizontal scalability, including partitioning, sharding, and load distribution across data stores. * Establish capacity planning and load-testing practices for the platform's data infrastructure. Build, Deployment & Collaboration * Support pre-deployment verification, including performance regression testing and security checks. * Collaborate with QA to validate data pipeline correctness and system resilience under load. * Apply secure coding practices and participate in code reviews with a security lens. * Maintain documentation of system architecture, data flows, and operational runbooks. * Partner with engineering, data, and platform teams on design reviews and technical decisions. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)