Staff Software Engineer

Our Staff SW Engineer is a senior member of a team of engineers specializing in software development for our Mobile Products. This is a hybrid position; you are expected to work on-site at the Richmond office from Tuesday to Thursday and can work remotely on Monday and Friday, unless otherwise communicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for our next- generation Mobile products

• Define, implement, and maintain robust software architectures for Mobile products, ensuring scalability and reliability

• Collaborate with the Product Management team to define and implement feature roadmaps and release schedules

• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software for all stages of production

• Participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices

• Work cross-functionally to ensure cohesive product development and integration

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, ensuring robust and reliable software performance

• Provide technical mentorship to the SW Engineering team, fostering knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Extensive experience with embedded Linux development.

• Knowledge of Linux networking stack and related networking protocols.

• Experience with cellular wireless protocols: 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G/NR.

• Experience with WiFi protocol stack.

• Experience in areas of data communications and knowledge of the TCP/IP suite of protocols IPv4/IPv6.

• Experience with audio processing and VoIP.

• An excellent problem solver with systematic debugging skills.

• Knowledge of 802.11 WiFi family of protocols.

• Experience with interfacing physical devices to the cloud.

• Experience with the design and implementation of APIs and data abstraction layers.

• Experience with shipping high quality software on embedded platforms.

• Experience working with ODM and building products for mass production.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Statement/Values

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.  

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. 

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity. 

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.