Director, Engineering
- Citrix
- 10 to 11 Yrs
- Bengaluru
- 4 years ago
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Job Description
We believe work is not a place, but rather a thing you do. Our technology revolves around this core philosophy. We are relentlessly committed to helping people work and play from anywhere, on any device. Innovation, creativity and a passion for ever-improving performance drive our company and our people forward. We empower the original mobile device: YOU!
What we're looking for:Position Summary
We re currently looking for a Director Platform Software to join our Platform Team to focus on VPX, VPX-Clouds, SDX, MPX platforms. You will get the opportunity to work on a wide spectrum of technologies including NetScaler the leading Application Delivery Controller used at major sites across the world.
Ideal candidate will be leading the team to deliver virtual network appliances for VPX, VPX-Clouds, SDX and MPX platforms.
Company and Business Overview
Citrix is a leading provider of virtual computing, networking and cloud services that power mobile work-styles by helping people work and play from anywhere and on any device. Citrix solutions pave the way for the business to thrive in the cloud era - embracing mobile users, personal devices, wireless access, app stores, SaaS, and cloud infrastructure.
Citrix Networking team is responsible for networking elements of the Citrix strategy. This includes NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC), NetScaler SD-WAN products.
Platform team is part of the fast-growing Citrix Networking team. The team is responsible for delivering Platforms for all products within Citrix Networking product line including the following:
- The spectrum of platforms for Citrix Networking solutions
- Physical bare metal (on Citrix hardware),
- Physical hypervised (on Citrix hardware),
- Virtual platforms (XEN, ESX, Hyper-V, KVM, ),
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Openstack, Cloudstack, .)
- The complete life cycle of the platforms from architecting, to designing, to supporting them in the field and finally to seamless transitions to next-generation platforms.
Position Responsibilities
The Director Platform Software will take up Platform Software, Automation projects and the following are key responsibilities:
- Deliver platform software for VPX, VPX-Clouds, SDX and MPX platforms including test automation.
- Deliver tools, automation framework developments for platform software. Also responsible for test case Development, Implementation and Automating the same.
- Support release activities by tracking test executions etc for each release.
- Hands-on and work closely with product management, release management and support teams as well as teams across geographic locations.
- Hire, mentor and coach Engineers.
- Responsible for developing the team as well as helping team members with their career development.
- Inspire the team to compete and succeed in a rapidly changing market place.
- Take responsibility in the continuous integration, monitoring and deployment initiatives in product development.
- Jump in customer escalations and be able to think at fast pace to solve issues in product and services
- Determine and drive technical directions for implementation of project
- Demonstrate and develop software development best practices and drive them through the organization.
- Engage with other leaders across Citrix to align roadmaps, and identify opportunities
Qualifications and Requirements
- 18 years working in the software industry with at least the last 10 years experience in managing top notch teams and experience in building platform software for Networking functions.
- Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related technical field. Masters Degree is Highly Preferred.
- Proven track record recruiting and retaining top engineering talent
- Strong in C/C and Python programming languages
- Good understanding of Ethernet controller concepts like DMA, RSS, PCIe, SRIOV, VMDQ, Para virtualization drivers etc.
- Experience in software, tools and automation framework developments is must.
- Experience in defining test cases and execution is must.
- Deep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols
- Work experience on L4-L7 product is an added advantage.
- Experience with open source licenses and implications is an added advantage.
- Experience in building software products for public clouds (AWS, AZURE, GCP) is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to understand and solve deep technical issues
- Demonstrable knowledge of running SCRUM or other Agile practice
- Must demonstrate an ability to technically own a product or a set of features
- Must demonstrate an ability to technically own and negotiate cross-functional deliverables across the matrix organization.
- Good understanding of technology trends in the virtualization/cloud industry (AWS, Azure, ESXi, KVM etc.).
- AWS/Azure/GCP experience is very desirable.
- Broad understanding of technology trends in networking industry.
- Must be able to articulate and defend technical positions
- High energy with a can-do attitude.
- Interpersonal skills to get things done together in a fast-paced environment
- Must be comfortable working in a distributed team environment across time zones
- Outstanding attitude and energy.
- Hard-working with a whatever it takes attitude.
- Able to demonstrate effective teamwork both within the immediate team and across teams.
- Excellent communication (written & spoken) skills.
Our technology is built on the idea that everyone should be able to work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device. It s a simple philosophy that guides everything we do including how we work. If you re an engineer, we ll give you plenty of ways to test your skills on cutting edge technology. We want employees to do what they do best, every day.
Be bold. Take risks. Imagine a better way to work. If this sounds like you then we d love to talk.
Functional Area: Software Development About us:Citrix is a cloud company that enables mobile workstyles. We create a continuum between work and life by allowing people to work whenever, wherever, and however they choose. Flexibility and collaboration is what we re all about. The Perks: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You ll enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We ll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us.
Citrix Systems, Inc. is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.
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Citrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at (877) 924-8749 or email us at AS**R@ci***x.com for assistance.
If this is an evergreen requisition, by applying you are giving Citrix consent to be considered for future openings of other roles of similar qualifications.
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Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: IT - Software
Role Category: SBU Head / CEO / Director
Functional Area: Not Applicable
Role/Responsibilies: Director, Engineering
Contact Details:
Company Name: Citrix R&DLocation(s): Bengaluru
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