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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 -
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 -
Cost-Performance Optimization
: Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance -
Customer-Driven Innovation
: Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management -
Platform Differentiation
: Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments -
Market-Focused Architecture
: Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints -
Innovation Partnerships
: Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation -
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 -
Market Positioning
: Knowledge of SME switching market dynamics, competitive landscape, and differentiation opportunities -
Enterprise Feature Adaptation
: Expertise in adapting complex enterprise features for simplified SME deployment and management -
TCO Optimization
: Understanding of total cost of ownership considerations for SME customers including deployment, management, and maintenance costs
Advanced Switching Features for SME Market
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Intelligent Auto-Configuration
: Zero-touch VLAN setup, automated QoS policies, and self-configuring network segmentation -
Cloud Integration
: Seamless integration with cloud management platforms and hybrid cloud networking -
Security Automation
: Automated threat detection, network access control, and security policy enforcement optimized for SME environments -
Performance Intelligence
: ML-driven bandwidth optimization, traffic analytics, and capacity planning for growing SME networks -
Simplified Network Virtualization
: Easy-to-deploy network segmentation and micro-segmentation for SME security requirements -
Branch Office Connectivity
: Advanced SD-WAN integration, site-to-site VPN automation, and centralized branch management -
Guest Network Management
: Sophisticated guest access control with time-based policies, bandwidth limiting, and secure isolation -
IoT Device Management
: Automated IoT device discovery, classification, and policy enforcement for SME environments -
Voice/Video Optimization
: Advanced QoS for unified communications, video conferencing optimization, and real-time application prioritization -
Network Analytics
: Comprehensive network visibility, user behavior analytics, and automated reporting for SME IT teams
Innovation & Technical Leadership
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Emerging Technology Integration
: Drive adoption of AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT integration in SME switching solutions -
Patent Development
: Lead development of patentable innovations in SME networking and switching technology -
Industry Standards
: Contribute to industry standards development with focus on SME networking requirements -
Technical Thought Leadership
: Represent company technical innovation at industry conferences and technical forums
Expert Technical Requirements
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Switching Architecture Mastery
: Deep expertise in switching ASIC architectures optimized for SME market requirements -
Advanced Broadcom SDK
: Expert-level knowledge of Broadcom SDK optimization for cost-effective, high-performance SME solutions -
Product-Level Systems
: Advanced experience with complete product development from conception to market delivery -
Innovation Methodologies
: Experience with design thinking, rapid prototyping, and customer-driven innovation processes
Qualifications
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
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8-10 years of embedded switching software development with focus on product delivery
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5+ years of experience developing SME networking products or similar market-focused solutions
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Proven track record of delivering innovative networking products to market with measurable business impact
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Experience with customer-driven innovation and market-focused product development