Staff Engineer II - Software Development

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Netgear seeks a senior staff engineer to lead technical strategy and product innovation for SME‑focused switching software, shaping roadmaps, architecture, and market‑driven features.

Role Snapshot

• Lead SME switching product strategy
• Define multi‑year technology roadmap
• Architect high‑performance (800 Gbps+) switching platforms
• Drive AI‑enabled network management
• Build patent and IP portfolio
• Partner with key customers, startups and academia
• Represent Netgear at industry conferences

Must-Have Requirements

• Switching software development
• Embedded switching systems
• High‑speed (800 Gbps+) switching
• AI/ML for network management
• Cloud‑native integration
• Zero‑trust security
• Patent/IP management
• SME market product development
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Nice-to-Have Signals

• PhD in Computer Science/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• Edge computing for IoT
• Software‑defined networking
• Patent development
• AI/ML networking
• PhD (preferred)

Work Setup

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirements
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define and execute a 3‑5‑year innovation roadmap for SME switching solutions
• Lead system architecture for next‑gen platforms delivering 800 Gbps+ throughput while keeping cost‑effectiveness
• Drive AI‑powered network management, cloud‑native and edge‑computing features for SME markets
• Establish internal technical standards and contribute to industry standards for networking
• Build and manage a patent portfolio focused on SME networking innovations
• Collaborate with key SME customers, channel partners, startups and academic institutions to co‑create solutions
• Represent Netgear as a technical thought leader at conferences and industry forums

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong background in switching software development for enterprise or SME markets
• Proven record of delivering market‑impacting product innovations
• Experience leading architecture and R&D initiatives
• Familiarity with AI/ML, cloud‑native, and security technologies in networking
• Ability to engage customers and partners to co‑create solutions