Job Description
Scope of Responsibilities:
Manager a team of engineers developing platform dependent software for Ciena s next generation network operating system for Packet Networking access and aggregation products. In collaboration with the platform independent common operating system organization, and the access and aggregation platform hardware organization, own the platform dependent OS software releases for access and aggregation portfolio.
Responsibilities include all platform dependent OS software ranging from: merchant silicon software development kits; hardware abstraction layer; resource management; physical equipment management of system resources and health; hot-swap platform subsystems; pluggable optics ranging from grey, to coherent, to special purpose; platform trusted root security; platform independent common network OS port; continuous integration of platform software releases; unit test and sanity test of platform software releases. Furthermore, work in collaboration with common OS organization to support the incorporation and validation of future generations of technologies into the platform independent software. Partner with access and aggregation platform Product Line Management on platform strategic priorities, platform roadmaps, and supporting customer engagements. Lead, inspire and mentor a world-class platform software organization. Ensure product and technology decisions and roadmaps are fully aligned with, and support, the Ciena vision, strategy, and business operating plan.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build, organize, drive, measure a world-class, networking-savvy, platform software development team
- Ensure the successful definition, architecture, design, implementation, and timely, quality delivery of Packet Networking platform products
- Leveraging Agile scrum and DevOps processes, drive innovation, rapid prototyping, early phase deliveries, and general availability versions of differentiated, leading-edge platform products against challenging timelines with concurrent hardware and software new product development
- Drive timely and balanced decisions regarding use of commercial software, partner software, open source software, in-house development, and outsource development partners. Ensure appropriate community engagement models when leveraging open source
- Actively participate and contribute in Packet Networking leadership and decisions as a member of the Packet Networking platform leadership team
- Collaborate across the entire Ciena software technology leadership community to ensure appropriate overall software product portfolio rationalization, interoperability, and reuse
Required Skills:
- Technologies: SDN/NFV, IP, MPLS/SR, L2VPN/EVPN, L3VPN, multicast, Carrier Ethernet and associated L2 and L3 OAM/SAT, packet timing/GNSS
- Proven experience successfully organizing and leading software product development organizations
- Demonstrated success leading complex software products through the full product Life Cycle (definition, development, delivery, maintenance, end-of-life)
- Proven experience delivering complex software products to the Service Provider and/or large Enterprise marketplaces
- Self-starter, highly organized, effective at dealing with ambiguity and change, creative
- World class leader who can motivate teams in challenging and complex times
- Collaborative, team-player, but also not afraid to take a stand and debate options unemotionally
Education and Experience:
- BSEE/BSCS
- 3+ years in engineering management
- Min 15+ years software engineering
- Extensive knowledge of system, Linux, Network OS, Ethernet, and IP technologies
- Strong executive leadership skills and presence
- Outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives
Job Classification
Industry: Telcom, ISP
Functional Area: IT Software - Embedded, EDA, VLSI, ASIC, Chip Design,
Role Category: Programming & Design
Role: Programming & Design
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Any Graduate in Any Specialization
Post Graduation: Post Graduation Not Required
Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Company: Ciena India
Location(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills:
Linux
Networking
Talent acquisition
Ethernet
SAT
Silicon
Open source
Resource management
MPLS
Embedded software