Manager, Engineering
Core
Build and run a product/feature team owning Wi-Fi optimization, standards-based device management (TR-369/TR-181), device provisioning, lifecycle, and the cloud-based controller for smart home connectivity.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Cloud controller, device management platform, and Wi-Fi optimization features for ISPs and smart home devices
Domain
Networking, Connectivity, Broadband CPE, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Team leadership (hiring, coaching, performance management), C/C++/Java/Go/Python, Computer Networking (L2/L3/L4, routing, switching, NAT, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, WAN/LAN), Standards-based device management (TR-369, TR-181), Device provisioning and lifecycle management, Cloud control planes (distributed systems, microservices, event streaming)
Preferred skills
Wi-Fi optimization/RRM, OpenSync/RDK-B/prplOS, Wi-Fi 6E/7 features, Applied ML in networking, ISP/telecom customer experience, Scaling new engineering sites
Technologies
OpenSync, RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWRT, hostapd, wpa_supplicant, EasyMesh, TR-369, TR-181, TR-069
Responsibilities
Build and grow a team of 8–12 engineers in Hyderabad; Establish engineering culture (design review, code quality, testing); Own end-to-end delivery and technical roadmap; Drive cross-team execution with cloud, firmware, and QA groups; Represent Plume in escalations and ISP customer forums; Set architectural direction and lead design reviews; Write and review code for critical components
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
