Extreme Networks

Vice President of Engineering – Wireless

Extreme Networks · California, United States
California, United States $270K–$320K Posted 2026-09-25
Salary
$270K–$320K
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Vice President of Engineering – Wireless
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Department: Engineering

About the Role
Extreme Networks is seeking a Vice President of Engineering – Wireless to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our wireless networking portfolio, spanning wireless access points, controllers, and cloud-managed wireless software with a focus on Agentic AI capabilities across the portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for running and scaling a world-class engineering organization that delivers secure, high-performance, and innovative wireless solutions for enterprise customers across all major verticals.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in wireless networking (802.11 standards, RF engineering, embedded systems) with proven experience leading large, distributed engineering teams and driving products from concept to market with a priority of scale, performance, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end engineering roadmap, architecture, and delivery for the wireless hardware and software portfolio, including access points, controllers, and cloud management platforms.

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.

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