Distinguished Engineer, Mist Access Assurance

Overview

On Site
USD 231,200.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Network Administration
Analytical Skill
MAGIC
Reporting
Systems Architecture
Enterprise Networks
Decision-making
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Use Cases
Product Requirements
Management
Roadmaps
POC
Golang
Recruiting
Training
Mentorship
IT Management
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Java
Python
Programming Languages
Apache Kafka
Elasticsearch
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Database
SQL
Amazon DynamoDB
Redis
Apache Cassandra
TCP/IP
IEEE 802.11
Wireless Communication
Ethernet
Computer Hardware
System Integration
Machine Learning (ML)
Data Science
Workflow
Computer Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Innovation
Network
Regulatory Compliance
Law
Juniper
Internet
Collaboration
Partnership
Security Management

Job Details

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.
To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Juniper's AI Driven Enterprise (AIDE) business unit is seeking a hands-on technology leader as a strategic component of our engineering team in Cupertino, CA to design, develop, and test software related to our cloud native network configuration, monitoring and analytic platform. With an annual revenue of $1B and double digit year-over-year growth, Juniper AIDE is the fastest growing business in the networking industry and a leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless Infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this individual will be responsible for driving the end-to-end system architecture design and leading the execution of our Access Assurance product which is a key component of Juniper's full stack enterprise networking solution that is growing at double digit year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter for the past 5 years. As a Distinguished Engineer which is the highest level of classification on our engineering staff, this individual is also responsible for shaping the technology roadmap of our organization and acting as the "go-to" expert in solving complex customer problems and designing subsystems that will make the Mist platform the premier enterprise networking solution in the industry.

Responsibilities
  • Develop the architecture and systems that will meet massive scaling requirements
  • Provide a point of escalation for teams facing extremely complex technical challenges
  • Work with other engineering leaders to create AIDE standards for micro-services (APIs, schemas, serialization, data stores and best practices)
  • Take central role in decision making for key technical and business issues
  • Collaborate with PLM team to understand customer use cases and define product requirements
  • Assist executive management to establish strategic roadmap and engineering commitments
  • Work with key customers in assigned areas to address technical challenges
  • Develop POC and production software using Python, Java and/or Go (Golang)
  • Play a key role in building a high performance team by recruiting top talents, training new hires, mentoring other team members, and guiding their day-to-day activities through design and code reviews

Minimum Qualifications
  • 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in technical leadership role
  • Master's or Ph.D degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, Python or other programming languages
  • Proficiency in Kafka, ElasticSearch, Kubernetes and other cloud technologies
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs, and databases (SQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra, etc)
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with TCP/IP networking, 802.11 WiFi, 802.3 Ethernet, and RADIRadSec protocol
  • Proven tracked record in successful delivery of highly available and massively scalable systems and solutions which involve complex hardware and software integration

Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of machine learning and data science
  • Hands-on experience with building AI agents using Agentic workflow

Minimum Salary: $231,200.00

Maximum Salary:$332,350.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $231,200.00 and $332,350.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper's pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks ( or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world.

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We'd love to speak with you.

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