Principal/Staff/Senior Embedded Software Engineer (9265)

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Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before and with double digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver better outcomes on scale, than Extreme.

We believe in “walking the walk” of our strong core values which enable us to successfully advance together. Diversity and Inclusion is a vital part of our values and beliefs, and we’re proud to foster an environment where every Extreme employee can thrive. 

Come become part of something big with us! We are a global leader, with hubs in North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

By joining the Extreme Networks security team, you will get an exciting opportunity to work in the growing IT security field. You will work on industry-leading products to make them more secure and robust. Come to be a part of an expanding security industry where you will get a chance to work with industry experts on various commercial products.

As a skilled Embedded Software Security Engineer, you will become an integral part of a team involved in the development of the leading-edge Wi-Fi solutions.

• Engage in security standard validation initiatives, contributing expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop system software that complies with FIPS-140, LINCE, and/or Common Criteria requirements.
• Perform comprehensive security analyses to identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen overall system security.
• Analyze system logic at a holistic level, ensuring alignment with security standards and best practices.
• Assess cryptographic algorithms for compliance and efficiency, ensuring they meet security standards and operational requirements.
• Perform thorough reviews of source code to identify and rectify security flaws and adherence to security guidelines.
• Design/Develop software independently and rapidly in an Agile environment.
• Participate in maintaining the existing products and provide engineering support to the customer.
• Take ownership of software modules to provide work estimates, write all the necessary documents, implement, unit test and maintain software components.
• Participate in design and code reviews and provide feedback to your peers.

• 5+ to 15 years of Strong skills in C/C++/Python for real-time, embedded systems development.
• 5+ years of Extensive experience developing real time embedded applications for Linux.
• Knowledge of FIPS 140, LINCE and Common Criteria requirements.
• Knowledge of cryptographic encryption algorithms, key exchange algorithms, hashing/message, authentication algorithms, PKI, random number generators etc.
• OpenSSL knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of X.509 certificates and their attributes.
• Familiarity and experience with networking technologies.
• Be able to work with cross functional teams in a collaborative work environment.
• Solid verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience using Agile, Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development
• Strong desire to learn new tools and technology is an absolute must.
• Positive attitude, team player.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.