Software Development Engineer
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr Engineer II, Software Development - Switch”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 10–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead innovation and development of cutting-edge managed switching solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in switching software architecture and product-level understanding to drive breakthrough innovations in cost-effective, feature-rich managed switches from 10GB to 400GB targeting SME deployments.
Key Responsibilities
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Product Innovation Leadership: Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization
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SME Feature Development: Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security
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Cost-Performance Optimization: Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance
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Customer-Driven Innovation: Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management
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Platform Differentiation: Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments
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Market-Focused Architecture: Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints
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Innovation Partnerships: Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation
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Competitive Analysis: Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching
SME Market Product Knowledge
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SME Network Challenges: Deep understanding of SME networking constraints including limited IT staff, budget sensitivity, and simplified management requirements
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Market Positioning: Knowledge of SME switching market dynamics, competitive landscape, and differentiation opportunities