Director of Software Engineering

Purpose of Job: As the Director of Software Engineering, leading our team of software engineers and engaging in in-depth technology reviews with the team and high-level strategic discussions with leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of Managers, Software Engineers, FPGA specialists, and Test Engineers, inspire and guide teams.
• Ensure timely and high-quality releases of projects by managing the software delivery process and delivering reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development and implementation of innovative network monitoring solutions, to enhance efficiency and security.
• Oversee software development for existing and next-generation product releases
• Define software architectures based on product requirements, prioritizing user experience to deliver exceptional products that leave a lasting impact on our customers.
• Build trust, attract top talent, and proactively overcome challenges to drive Engineering Projects shaping the future of Enterprise Technologies
• Lead legacy, current and upcoming projects, and product launch, aligning them with our visionary strategy.
• Participate in high-level strategic discussions with company leadership to ensure software development aligns with overall goals.
• Foster an environment that encourages and values new ideas, contributing to success and industry growth, empowering our teams to explore creative solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in software engineering project design and development
• 5 years of experience leading manufacturing software engineering teams
• Strong experience in Enterprise Network Management and Network automation
• Experience with networking concepts in data centers, understanding and working with various networking technologies and protocols, and virtual networks (deduplication and Cisco NetFlow are a must)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C , Python, Bash, or other scripting languages, tools, and framework in web application development, and Data Analytics
• Experience in enterprise software development, with a focus on network switches, switch dashboards, VM servers, product security, Database schema, REST Interface, API Web server, and Mobile APP development.
• Experience with software/hardware integration
• Experience in designing and leading scalable and high-performance network monitoring solutions

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate and manage various engineering teams
• Proven track record in driving complex software product development projects to successful and timely completion
• Excellent organizational, planning, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with the latest trends and advancements in network visibility and software-defined networking

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (BSCS, BSEE strongly preferred; MSCS/MSEE a plus)