Development Manager

About Product
VyOS is an open-source network operating system that provides an all-in-one platform for network management. Built on Linux, VyOS integrates powerful routing, firewall, VPN, and network services into a unified system. Unlike traditional networking hardware, VyOS can be deployed on a wide range of platforms, from physical routers and cloud environments to virtual machines, giving users flexibility and control over their network infrastructure.
The key strength of VyOS lies in its comprehensive feature set. It supports dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), multiple VPN types (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard), firewall rules, traffic shaping, and more - all configured through a unified command-line interface (CLI) familiar to network engineers. Its ability to scale across various environments makes it popular with organizations seeking open-source networking solutions.
Job description
The Development Manager at VyOS is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of software development initiatives. This role focuses on translating technical product requirements into actionable plans, coordinating development activities, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Development teams.
Translate product requirements into engineering-internal development plans, task breakdowns, and backlog commitments, and ensure proper execution.
Management of bug triage and feature requests processes.
Ensure development work aligns with priorities defined by product management.
Track progress of tasks, epics, and releases, ensuring deadlines are met.
Identify blockers and ensure their timely resolution.
Provide regular updates on development status, risks, and timelines.
Ensure quality standards are met before release.
Coordinate work with the engineering: development, QA, and technical documentation across the team.
Manage the QA function for products.
Maintain development processes and improve execution efficiency.
Define and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
Owns, maintains a backlog, and ensure is clean, actionable, and up to date.
Ensure the maintenance of team capacity, workload balance, engagement, and performance standards! And manage human resources to ensure they match the company’s needs.
Maintain a high level of engagement in the development department.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet release readiness criteria defined by the Senior Program Manager.
Ensure development compliance with applicable certification criteria.
Owns vulnerability response, security testing, and product security posture processes.
Measure technical debt, report, and take actions to reduce it.
Participate in the budgeting process.
Maintain the technical requests escalation management process.
Execution of the release process.
Owns DevOps/Release Engineering: CI/CD pipelines, build systems, release tooling, and infrastructure-as-code.
Sets technical standards for community contributions.
Requirements
Skills
Strong leadership and management capabilities.
Proficiency in development methodologies and practices.
Excellent problem-solving and risk-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of software planning, development, debugging, and quality assurance processes.
Ability to optimize workflows and enhance team productivity.
Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience as a Development Manager or equivalent, with proven ownership of software development cycles, releases, and team management.
Experience leading distributed teams in a fully remote environment.
Experience with overseeing debugging, bug resolution, and quality assurance.
Background in networking, infrastructure, or cloud-based development is a must.
Hands-on experience with development processes' certification is a must.
Experience in open-source or open-core environments.
Experience in automation, AI, and task setting for Infrastructure, and Jira automation.
Work Conditions and Compensation
Fully Remote Work: This 100% remote position allows you to work anywhere.
Flexible Work Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule that allows you to manage your time while ensuring effective collaboration across our globally distributed teams. The official workday starts between 8 AM and 11 AM (employee local time) and ends between 5 PM and 8 PM (employee local time). While flexibility is encouraged, occasional work outside typical hours may be required to align with colleagues in different time zones. Open communication and availability for cross-time-zone meetings are essential for seamless teamwork.
Time Tracking: Employees are required to use time tracker software to monitor working hours and productivity.
Vacation: Enjoy 20 days of annual paid vacation
National Holidays: You are entitled to up to 10 days of paid leave for recognized national holidays.
Sick Leave: is provided in accordance with company policy
About VyOS Networks
VyOS Networks is a company dedicated to creating cutting-edge, open-source network solutions that empower organizations to manage their networks with flexibility and control. As the company behind the VyOS network operating system, we are committed to delivering a robust, scalable, and secure platform that meets the diverse needs of businesses, service providers, and network professionals worldwide.
At VyOS Networks, our work goes beyond just providing technology - we’re shaping the future of networking with a global, community-driven project. We foster an environment where talented individuals come together to solve complex networking challenges, while continuously improving both our products and ourselves.
Our Mission
Powering a connected world, engineering for the future.
We believe that the future of networking lies in open collaboration, continuous innovation, and delivering solutions that keep the world connected, efficiently and securely.
Our Core Values
Our values define who we are as a team and how we approach our work every day:
Respect: We believe in fostering a respectful environment where we value each other's perspectives and contributions. We maintain a deep respect for our colleagues, our open-source community, and our clients, ensuring that all interactions are guided by understanding, professionalism, and empathy.
Responsibility: Trust is the foundation of our success. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, dependability, and accountability. Whether delivering on a commitment to a client or collaborating with a team member, we take responsibility for our actions and their impact.
Improvement: We are driven by a relentless desire to improve - ourselves, our products, and the world of networking. Continuous learning, innovation, and refining our processes are key to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Contentment: At VyOS Networks, we believe that work should inspire and fulfill. We create an environment where people are excited to collaborate, share ideas, and find joy in solving real-world problems. We aim to inspire others while finding inspiration in the work we do.
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