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Gigamon

Senior Manager, SW Engineering - Gigasmart

Gigamon Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Software Development · 1,001-5,000 employees

4 d ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

The Senior Manager will lead the Gigasmart team in architecting, designing, and testing embedded systems for network security applications. They are responsible for managing resources, driving project delivery, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

What they look for

Embedded Systems Network Security C C++ L2/L3 Protocols TCP/IP UDP IPv4 IPv6 SSL DPDK Multi-core Systems Multi-threading Agile Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle

Requirements

Candidates must have 14-18 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in a management role within networking software development. A strong background in C/C++, networking protocols, and the full software development life cycle is required.

Full description

Gigamon is looking for a strong Manager to lead our dynamic Gigasmart team responsible for architecting, designing, coding, and testing embedded systems functionality with a focus on innovative high-performance applications in network security technologies. The Manager will manage resources effectively to deliver commitments on schedule, cultivate a high-performing team, and constantly raise the bar. You will closely collaborate with peer development and QA teams, architecture, customer support, and product line management. As a key member of the engineering management staff, I contribute to the vision and strategy of continuous integration, improved development processes, and quality and productivity improvements.

What you will have:

  • 14-18 years (or more) of overall relevant industry experience and a track record of shipping core networking products for the enterprise and service provider markets.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a first/second-line manager leading networking software development.
  • Direct experience architecting, designing, and developing complex system/infrastructure software for Network Security technologies.
  • Background in Software and Security SDLC with exceptional focus on continuous integration, delivery, and quality
  • Strong proficiency in one of the programming languages, preferably C or C++
  • Experience in L2/L3 layer protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, SSL, DPDK.
  • Hands-on experience with multi-core, multi-threading systems
  • Deep understanding of the full product life cycle, software development methods (both Agile and Waterfall), and development and build environments.
  • Ability to undertake loosely defined goals or complex problems to create order and drive closure.
  • Ability to organize, delegate, and effectively deliver large and complex programs.
  • Ability to drive multi-geo projects by working effectively with remote teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment, with a bias towards action and results.
  • Manage major software release deliveries as a release manager.
  • Conflict resolution skills, including the ability to bridge style differences.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, listening, and written communication skills, both within the team and across the organization.
  • Ability to mentor/coach/teach/facilitate and lead change in a highly technical/dynamic team.
  • BS in CS or EE, MS strongly preferred.