Staff Software Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Software Engineer role is listed in Seattle, WA and San Jose, CA; the posting does not specify a remote or hybrid arrangement. The annual base compensation range is $190,000–$220,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. The role supports Extreme Networks' core platforms for networking, agentic AI, distributed data processing, real-time analytics, and intelligent automation.

What you'll do

• Lead development of scalable, secure, reliable platforms and services that process network and operational data and power AI experiences. Design distributed systems and contribute across architecture, coding, reviews, testing, deployment, and production operations
• mentor engineers and help deliver real-time networking, data, and AI capabilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff software engineer

seattle wa

san jose ca

extreme networks

$190k–$220k/year

distributed systems

cloud platforms

agentic ai

real-time data

networking

software architecture

visa sponsorship unavailable

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible schedules and work-from-home opportunities where permitted
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) matching in the United States
• employee stock purchase program where eligible
• and other listed benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires 8+ years across the software development lifecycle and programming, plus 5+ years leading large-scale distributed-system design and architecture. The company states it cannot sponsor or take over employment-visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Extreme Networks is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.