Senior Engineer II, Software Development

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead innovation and development of cutting-edge managed switching solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in switching software architecture and product-level understanding to drive breakthrough innovations in cost-effective, feature-rich managed switches from 10GB to 400GB targeting SME deployments. Key Responsibilities Product Innovation Leadership : Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization SME Feature Development : Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security Cost-Performance Optimization : Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance Customer-Driven Innovation : Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management Platform Differentiation : Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments Market-Focused Architecture : Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints Innovation Partnerships : Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation Competitive Analysis : Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching SME Market Product Knowledge SME Network Challenges : Deep understanding of SME networking constraints including limited IT staff, budget sensitivity, and simpl