Advanced Development Software Architect

The network advanced development group is chartered to research and incubate emerging technologies in networking and distributed computing for the modern data center, covering High-Performance Computing, Storage, Big Data, Cloud, network programmability, end-to-end network software stacks, and SDN. Software Architects in the group represent the company in open-source projects, conferences, and standardization bodies. We are looking for hands-on software systems experts that can lead technical teams, work with customers, and senior management to design, implement, and deliver future products. What you'll be doing: Develop prototype systems for new technologies and become a technical leader This includes simulation, emulation, and development of proof-of-concept code, which would form the basis for future products Identify and evaluate new technologies, develop partner relationships and align the technology roadmap accordingly. The focus is both inbound and outbound: Inbound work includes authoring system specifications, reviewing software design, and analyzing performance bottlenecks Outbound work includes customer engagements, publishing white papers and RFCs, writing blogs, and holding conference lectures/BOFs