Hybrid Director of Software Development

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About the role

  • Director of Software Development leading GS2000 Optical Networking Product Line at Coherent. Responsible for release planning and execution in embedded software and system-level integration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own GS2000 release roadmap
  • Manage resources and commitments across multiple concurrent releases
  • Translate customer/product requirements into feature requirements
  • Lead architectural reviews and code quality standards
  • Deliver timely resolution of customer issues and patch releases
  • Promote GS2000 software with key customers
  • Ensure software documentation is accurate and current
  • Build and develop a high-performing engineering team, mentor junior engineer
  • Collaborate with PLM, HW Development, Systems, and Validation teams

Requirements

  • 15+ years embedded software experience + 5+ years managing software teams
  • Strong experience in Optical Networking (Layer 0 and/or Layer 1), photonic control, network element management
  • Proven ability to lead architecture, release roadmap, and cross-functional engineering (HW, FW, Systems)
  • Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems
  • Deep experience with L0/L1 optical networking platforms
  • Experience with management interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC), YANG models
  • Experience with SONiC, FRR, OVS, Linux multiprocess/multithread design
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Alarms, PMs, North-bound interfaces, service management
  • Cross-site and global team leadership
  • Understanding of L2/L3 routing protocols

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Director of Software Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$165,375 - $289,438 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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