Innovation Lead - Office of the CTO | WiFi (10343)

Extreme Networks is a global leader in AI-powered cloud networking solutions. This Innovation Lead role within the Office of the CTO focuses on discovering, prototyping, and developing transformative ML/AI and edge computing solutions for the WiFi market, turning ambitious ideas into validated products and business cases while working as a hands-on individual contributor.

What You'll Do

  • Identify, evaluate, and prototype emerging opportunities in ML/AI, edge computing, and adjacent technologies, moving quickly from concept to proof of concept
  • Build and architect real solution prototypes using hands-on coding, validation, and documentation to demonstrate customer value
  • Engage customers, partners, and prospects in co-development efforts to understand unmet needs and translate technical ideas into compelling narratives for executives
  • Drive product roadmap decisions and commercialization strategies to ensure innovations advance from research to market-ready products
  • Author, present, and evangelize on emerging technologies and breakthrough solutions at industry conferences and standards bodies to establish Extreme as a thought leader

What You Need

  • 10+ years of experience in networking, security, or cloud platforms, with demonstrated leadership in the WiFi market through chairing working groups at IEEE, Linux Foundation, TIP, Wi-Fi Alliance, or WBA
  • Fluency in at least one programming language, with expertise in Python, Java, or Go highly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of ML/AI principles, emerging architectures, and practical applications in enterprise systems; understanding of edge computing, distributed systems, and cloud networking architectures
  • Proven track record of driving WiFi-related solutions from ideation through productization and introduction to market
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with regulatory bodies on WiFi standardization, frequency allocation, and spectrum management
  • Participation in open-source projects or standards bodies
  • Background in product management or go-to-market strategy
  • Published thought leadership or speaking experience at industry conferences
  • Experience with AI operations, data platforms, or analytics systems
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