Director of Software Development
Coherent Corp.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $165,375 - $289,438 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
CC++embedded softwareOptical Networkingphotonic controlnetwork element managementNETCONFRESTCONFgRPCYANG models
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunication