Manager Software Development

NETGEAR is looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the development of the Enterprise Access Point product line. This role is responsible for managing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team while driving the delivery of robust, high-quality Wi-Fi 7 hardware and software solutions.

You will work closely with product management, systems, QA, and operations teams to deliver enterprise-grade wireless products that meet performance, reliability, and schedule commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & People Leadership

Lead and manage a team of firmware and/or systems engineers developing Wi-Fi access points

Provide technical direction, architecture guidance, and design review leadership

Mentor engineers, support career growth, and build a strong ownership culture

Program Execution

Own execution plans, schedules, and deliverables for assigned product releases

Drive on-time delivery across multiple parallel development tracks

Identify risks early and proactively drive mitigation plans

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical execution

Work with QA, Systems, and Sustaining teams to ensure product quality and field readiness

Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing and production readiness

Quality & Reliability

Ensure best practices in design, code quality, reviews, and test coverage

Drive root-cause analysis for defects and field issues

Champion reliability, performance, and security across the product lifecycle

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

13+ years of experience in networking or embedded systems development

3+ years of experience managing engineering teams

Strong experience with Wi-Fi / wireless networking technologies

Proven ability to lead cross-functional development efforts

Skills

Strong C programming on Linux/Embedded Systems

Embedded Linux exposure / Linux networking Stack

Networking protocols TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, Firewall Exposure

System diagnostics and packet analysis

Standards compliance (RFCs related to routing, DHCP, IP, ICMP)

Debugging encrypted traffic paths

Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax / 802.11be) access point development

Strong understanding of embedded Linux, wireless drivers, and networking protocols

Experience taking hardware products through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production

Familiarity with regulatory certifications (FCC, CE, IC)

Experience with cloud-managed wireless networking platforms

Why Join NETGEAR

Lead development of next-generation Wi-Fi enterprise class Access Point products

High-visibility role with strong technical ownership

Opportunity to build and grow a world-class engineering team

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.