Principal Capacity Engineer

Principal Capacity Engineer

Location:

Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94089

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

RUCKUS Networks builds and delivers purpose-driven networks that perform in the tough, unique environments of the industries we serve.

At RUCKUS Networks
, we’re building the next generation of cloud services—and we need engineers who think big. If you love solving complex problems, diving deep into technical challenges, and bringing fresh ideas to the table, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Our mission? To create the foundation that makes cloud service deployment simple, fast, and scalable. As part of the Cloud Infrastructure team, you’ll work on large-scale system design, networking, security, automated orchestration, and more. This is where innovation meets reliability.

As a Principal Engineer for Capacity, you’ll ensure our cloud infrastructure can handle today’s demands—and tomorrow’s growth. You’ll focus on performance, scalability, and reliability, combining hands‑on development with strategic planning. From analyzing system performance to designing failover mechanisms, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our services resilient and efficient.

• Anticipate future resource needs and design for scalability.

• Continuously monitor system performance and run load tests.

• Optimize compute resources to prevent over-provisioning or shortages.

• Implement redundancy and failover strategies to minimize downtime.

• Automate capacity-related tasks using Python, Bash
  , and other tools.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to align infrastructure with application needs.

• 10+ years in capacity engineering or related domains.

• Strong programming skills in Python, Golang
  , and automation scripting.

• Deep expertise in Linux environments
  .

• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure management and automation.

• Proficiency with APM tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
  .

• Familiarity with hyperscaler platforms (
  GCP preferred
  , AWS, or Azure).

• Leadership and mentoring experience.

• A track record of innovation and proposing creative solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strategic thinking and strong communication skills.

• Self‑starter mindset with analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

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) is $-$

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 (pro‑rated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

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Comm Scope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game‑changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

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 Comm Scope.

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