What we need to see: BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 12+ years of overall relevant experience in software engineering, systems software, networking software, security engineering, or related areas 5+ years of management or technical leadership experience leading development teams and cross-functional execution Strong technical background in systems software, networking, Linux or embedded software, and product security Experience developing security features in areas such as AAA, credentials, certificates, secure access, platform hardening, management plane security, or vulnerability remediation Proven experience identifying technical gaps, driving problem resolution, and delivering complex features across multiple teams Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal security organizations and engineering stakeholders Experience leading execution in a large-scale product development environment Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience with network operating systems, switch software, or data center networking products Experience working closely with central product security or information security organizations Track record of handling customer-sensitive security issues or externally visible product gaps Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills in complex software systems
