Careers at Packet Design

Director of Engineering

Packet Design is looking for a Director of Engineering.

The Company: 

Packet Design, Inc. is pioneering the emerging field of IP Route Analytics. Route Analytics leverages the inherent intelligence in IP to provide network operations with the critical information they need, when they need it, enabling them to view, troubleshoot, and plan their IP network. Our products solve problems for industries such as mid-large enterprises, service providers, education, and government, improving network availability and performance while reducing operating costs.

Position Description:

Manages product design and development for new and existing products. Oversees design and development activities, determines the sequence of development operations, and determines needed resources and tools. Analyzes development methods to ensure time and cost objectives are met. Provides technical guidance and support to the development team. Identifies the best person for a task, delegates assignments, and directs people as they work. Establishes objectives and specifies the actions to achieve these objectives.

Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions. Sets goals, establishes priorities, manages resources, develops concepts and approaches, and reviews projects progress. Assesses feasibility of proposed plans, and projects.  Participates in the selection of consulting engineers, oversees and reviews their work product. Plans and manages projects and/or programs. Writes (or discusses) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s). Directs the work of a small offshore team with the help of a technical local lead.

Requirements

• Possesses a deep understanding of Software Development with knowledge of packet networking and routing protocols. It is desirable to have hands-on working knowledge of at least one unicast or multicast routing protocol.
• Has extensive development experience in C/C++ and LINUX environments.
• Must understand the principles, theories, and practices of object oriented programming.
• Familiarity of the principles, theories, and practices of group dynamics and/or team development is an asset.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and network management principles is an asset.
• Knowledge of source control and project management tools is an asset.
• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or BS/MS in computer Science or related fields. 10-15 years of experience with at least 5 in management

Please submit resumes via mail or email to:

Careers
Packet Design Inc.
2455 Augustine Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054

eng20@packetdesign.com

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