Engineer III, Smart Switch Software Development

B.Tech/B.E . or M.Tech/M.E . in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field

4–7 years of professional experience in embedded or systems software development

Proficiency in C programming on Linux (user-space applications, shared libraries, IPC mechanisms — sockets, shared memory, signals)

Working knowledge of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, VLANs, Ethernet, ARP, DHCP; ability to use Wireshark or tcpdump for packet-level debugging

Experience with at least one of: REST API development in C, embedded HTTP servers, or SSL/TLS integration

Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for web-based interfaces (does not need to be primary skill)

Experience with GNU Make build systems and cross-compilation for embedded targets (ARM or MIPS)

Comfortable working with Git (branching, merging, submodules) in a multi-developer environment

Active use of AI coding assistants or AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline) in daily development work to improve productivity

Experience with embedded Linux networking products (switches, routers, access points, or gateways)

Familiarity with SNMP (net-snmp, MIB development) or CLI framework development

Experience with any L2 networking protocol implementation (STP, LLDP, IGMP, LACP)

Hands-on experience with cloud-device integration (REST, JSON-based configuration)

Exposure to Docker-based build environments or CI/CD pipelines

Experience debugging on resource-constrained embedded targets (serial console, remote GDB, core dumps)

Familiarity with agentic engineering concepts — using AI agents for code generation, test creation, and iterative development under human guidance

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.