Distinguished Software Engineer- RUCKUS Edge Req ID: 79002 Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94089 In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. **Reimagine the Future of Cloud-Enabled Networking.** Join our elite engineering team at RUCKUS to lead the architecture and development of our next-generation **Cloud and Edge Networking Platform** . We are building a converged network-as-a-service platform that combines high-throughput, low-latency network services with a cloud-native management plane powered by AI/ML. As a **Distinguished Software Engineer** , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of a platform designed to scale globally, simplify operations, and deliver exceptional user experiences across both wired and wireless infrastructures. You'll be at the intersection of cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, and networking. We are looking for an ideal candidate who is Passionateabout building performant systems that operate at global scale with millions of users and devices. **How You’ll help us connect the world:** + **Architect the Future:** Design and build scalable, high-performance systems, including Cloud-Native Functions (CNFs), Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), and microservices that power our SmartEdge and cloud management platforms. + **Lead Innovation:** Drive the evolution of our edge networking stack, including control and data planes, routing, security, and traffic optimization. + **Build for Scale:** Leverage containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy resilient, cloud-native services across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OpenStack environments. + **Deliver Business Impact:** Partner with product and business teams to translate vision into actionable, scalable architecture and elegant solutions. + **Mentor and Inspire:** Serve as a technical leader and mentor, championing engineering best practices, clean architecture, and performance optimization across teams. **Required Qualifications:** + Master’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. + 15+ years in software engineering with a strong track record of delivering cloud-native, low-latency, distributed systems at scale. + **Languages:** Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Go. + **Cloud & Containers:** Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP/Azure, OpenStack. + **Networking:** Deep expertise in IP networking, routing protocols, Linux-based systems, network security, and traffic control. + **Microservices & Messaging:** Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached, REST APIs, Elastic Search. + **You’ll excite us if you have:** + Experience with Snowflake or similar data platforms . + Prior experience in startup or high-growth environments . **\#LI-RB1** **\#LI-CA HYBRID** **Why CommScope?** Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. This position's expected total compensation (base salary and commission range) is $160,000.00 -$210,000.00 The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options. **Learn more about how we're on a quest to connect the future and build what's next.** **Job Segment:** Software Engineer, Cloud, Network Security, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Security