Job Description
In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. RUCKUS Networks powers enterprise networking for customers worldwide. We’re looking for a Vice President of Engineering to lead our global engineering organization and define the next chapter of AI‑powered networking, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure. How You'll help us connect the world: You’ll step into a high-impact role with executive-level ownership, global visibility, and the ability to shape outcomes at scale. This is a rare opportunity to lead an AI-first transformation and build the next generation of enterprise networking. This role blends deep technical leadership , operational excellence , and AI transformation —with full accountability for delivery, quality, security, and scale. What You’ll Own: End‑to‑End Engineering Leadership Full RUCKUS portfolio: Wi‑Fi access points, switching & routing, controllers, cloud control planes, analytics, AI, IoT, and identity Multi‑generation roadmap execution (Wi‑Fi 7 → Wi‑Fi 8, AIOps, NaaS) QA, Release Engineering, CI/CD, and CodeOps with disciplined release trains. Cloud, Security & Operations Cloud operations & SRE for RUCKUS One (uptime, incidents, resiliency) Security & compliance across engineering and products (SOC 2, FedRAMP/GovRAMP, NIST) DevOps, CloudOps, and infrastructure automation at scale AI Transformation Introduce AI across the entire SDLC, delivering measurable quality and velocity gains Establish AI governance, guardrails, auditability, and quality gates Ensure AI‑native, agentic capabilities ship as core product features, not add‑ons Organization & Talent Lead a 660+ person global engineering org across 7 sites Evolve org design for an AI‑augmented future with clear ownership and fast feedback Build a culture of accountability, engineering excellence, and outcomes Executive & External Leadership Partner closely with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Security, Sales Engineering, and Support Serve as a credible technical voice with customers, partners, analysts, executives, and the board Support M&A diligence and technology integrations as needed Required Qualifications: 15+ years of engineering leadership; 5+ years leading Directors/Sr. Directors Experience running large, multi‑site organizations with real revenue accountability 10+ years building enterprise or carrier‑grade networking or cloud platforms Proven ownership of production cloud services, SRE, and customer SLAs Ownership of large‑scale security and compliance programs Engineering budget ownership of $50M+ annually A clear, opinionated point of view on AI in the SDLC, backed by execution Strong product instincts and executive‑level communication skills BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent (advanced degree a plus) Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. This position's expected total compensation (base salary and commission range) is $202,000.00-$310,000.00 The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options. 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 co