Director of Software Development

Key Stakeholder Relationships:


* PLM (Product Line Management)


* Hardware Development


* Systems Engineering


* Product Validation


* Global R&D leadership


* Key customers (technical engagement & architecture discussions)

Top 3 Essential Requirements:

15+ years embedded software experience + 5+ years managing software teams

Strong experience in Optical Networking (Layer 0 and/or Layer 1), photonic control, network element management

Proven ability to lead architecture, release roadmap, and cross-functional engineering (HW, FW, Systems)

Skills / Experience:


* Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems


* Deep experience with L0/L1 optical networking platforms


* Experience with management interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC), YANG models


* Experience with SONiC, FRR, OVS, Linux multiprocess/multithread design


* CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices


* Alarms, PMs, North-bound interfaces, service management


* Cross-site and global team leadership


* Understanding of L2/L3 routing protocols

Position Responsibilities:


* Develop and own GS2000 release roadmap


* Manage resources and commitments across multiple concurrent releases


* Translate customer/product requirements into feature requirements


* Lead architectural reviews and code quality standards


* Deliver timely resolution of customer issues and patch releases


* Promote GS2000 software with key customers


* Ensure software documentation is accurate and current


* Build and develop a high-performing engineering team, mentor junior engineer


* Collaborate with PLM, HW Development, Systems, and Validation teams

Biggest Challenges / Problem this person is looking to solve:


* Achieving fast feature velocity without creating technical debt


* Maintaining cross-functional integration (HW/SW/FW/Systems) within a Global organization


* Strengthen technical credibility for GS2000 with Hyperscalers and other Tier 1 customers


* Ensuring robust quality across complex L0/L1 features with a rapidly growing the team


* Creating and integrating US software team with existing Global SW team engineering team

What Achievements / Successes would you be looking for in their career?


* Successfully led embedded SW teams for complex optical/networking systems


* Delivered multiple releases with high quality and predictable timelines


* Built or scaled an engineering team (architecture + execution)


* Demonstrated deep customer-facing leadership (technical roadmap, architecture)


* Proven record of resolving critical field/customer issues rapidly


* Implemented modern SW practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing)

Working Conditions


* This position is hybrid


* May require occasional off-site meetings or travel


* Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary


* Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regula...