Distinguished Engineer

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.RUCKUS Networks is hiring a Distinguished Engineer who will work closely with our team in Taipei!How You'll Help Us Connect The WorldWe are looking for a Distinguished Engineer to join the RUCKUS Wireless SmartZone and RUCKUS One Controller team. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving the architecture, design, and technical strategy of large-scale cloud and controller solutions that manage millions of RUCKUS networking devices worldwide.You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams across cloud, controller, data, and platform domains to build scalable, resilient, and high-performance systemsKey ResponsibilitiesLead architecture and design of SmartZone and RUCKUS One cloud service solutions, ensuring scalability, availability, and reliability.Define and enforce software engineering best practices across distributed systems, microservices, and data platforms.Collaborate with product management and engineering leaders to translate business requirements into technical vision and long-term architecture plans.Mentor senior engineers and foster technical excellence across multiple engineering teams.Drive performance and cost optimization through efficient system design and implementation.Research and evaluate emerging technologies to keep RUCKUS solutions at the forefront of wireless and cloud innovation.Define and drive API design principles and governance, especially for public APIs and policy definition frameworks, ensuring consistency, extensibility, and secure integration with partner ecosystems.Lead AI-driven development initiatives, applying AI driven to enhance software development, reliability, performance optimization, code intelligence, and automated decision-making. Required Qualifications For Consideration10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or architecture role.Strong programming experience in Java and Go (Golang).Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed system design.Hands-on experience with multiple databases including:SQL: SQL Server or equivalentNoSQL: Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis, NATS, KafkaGraph database experience is a strong plusSolid experience in designing and operating large-scale cloud service platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or private cloud).Proven ability to design for scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively across global teams and influencing technical direction at scale.Familiarity with AI-driven software developmentYou Will Excite Us If You HaveExperience with networking, wireless controllers, or telemetry systems.Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and DevOps toolchains.Background in data streaming and event-driven architectures.Experience contributing to open-source projects or presenting at technical conferences.Important Candidate Notice: On January 9, 2026, CommScope finalized the sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions segment, which included the CommScope name and brand, to Amphenol Corporation. The remaining businesses — Access Networks Solutions (now rebranded as Aurora Networks) and RUCKUS Networks have been unified under the new parent company, renamed as Vistance Networks. The role being advertised is part of RUCKUS Networks. Why Join Us? Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver value.RUCKUS Networks delivers purpose-driven enterprise networks that enable superior business outcomes in demanding environments. Our solutions combine AI-powered automation, proactive network assurance, and context-aware security, providing exceptional performance with simplified management.If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans.