CareerPlan

Manager, Software Engineering - Cumulus Linux

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$224k–$357k2026-05-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a software development team to define and implement core infrastructure services, reliability, availability, and serviceability features for Cumulus Linux, a Debian-based network operating system powering data centers for AI and high-performance computing.

Role type

Senior IC manager (software engineering)

Builds

Cumulus Linux core infrastructure services, telemetry features, and reliability features

Domain

Data center networking / Linux systems

Required skills

Linux systems leadership, C and Python development, data modeling, OpenConfig, streaming telemetry (gNMI), embedded software on network switches, Ethernet interface bring-up and troubleshooting, datacenter protocols, project management

Preferred skills

Linux kernel networking, hands-on system bring-up and debug, collaborative environment

Technologies

Cumulus Linux, Debian, C, Python, OpenConfig, gNMI

Responsibilities

Lead team development and delivery of OS telemetry and infrastructure features; Partner with engineering teams to improve security, performance, and reliability; Develop and debug system monitoring and serviceability code; Collaborate on E2E integration of infrastructure features; Work with project management for planning; Recruit and onboard new employees; Mentor engineers on career development; Supervise technology trends and upstream communities; Guide problem-solving and proactive prevention of issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management