Best suited to candidates with hands-on experience in cloud and cybersecurity domains, working in an onsite setup with a focus on system architecture and cross-functional collaboration.
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Original posting from Netgear via Ashby
Role Overview:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of our security cloud platform. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable cloud and networking solutions that support enterprise-grade connectivity.
This position demands advanced knowledge of cloud-based containers, networking protocols, and system architecture. Your primary responsibilities will include developing both control-plane and data-plane software to ensure optimal packet processing and system performance.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of security, networking, and cloud technologies, making a significant contribution to robust enterprise infrastructure. This is an onsite role based in the Bangalore, India office, requiring presence 5 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, Develop, and Deploy: Drive the complete lifecycle of cybersecurity features from initial design to final deployment.
- System Architecture Collaboration: Partner with Architecture and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) teams to define system architecture, design patterns, and robust implementation strategies.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition of features from implementation to production release.
- Development Oversight: Guide and mentor team members to ensure efficient and high-quality feature implementation.
- Customer Issue Management: Coordinate with Systems Engineering (SE) teams to monitor and address escalated customer issues and requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Track code reviews and oversee development and staging environment testing to maintain software quality and reliability.
- System Optimization: Identify and implement improvements focused on scalability and performance of the existing system.
- Release Planning: Define and plan a seamless, reliable release process to deliver new features to customers effectively.
Required Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- Professional Experience: 4 – 7 years of hands-on experience in the design and development of large-scale cloud deployments.
- AI Experience: Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and coding agents to accelerate software development, debugging, testing, and productivity.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Proven experience in highly scalable cloud environments using Kubernetes (K8s), VMs, Docker, and resource allocation/utilization strategies. Expertise in persistent, multi-cluster database architectures.
- Programming & Scripting Skills: Strong hands-on programming experience in Golang, Python, and Bash.
- API & Integration: Solid experience in integrating with third-party tools and services. Proficient in REST APIs, Open APIs, and API authentication mechanisms.
- Cybersecurity Expertise: Deep understanding and implementation experience in cybersecurity features including Tunnelling, Threat Intelligence Systems, DNS Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), WAF/Proxy
- Networking Knowledge: Strong foundation in networking concepts such as Routing, Docker Networking, NAT/NPT, IPv6, Firewalls
- Tooling & Automation: Proficient with automation tools and frameworks. Experience with AI-based systems, Wireshark, Git, Jira, and intelligent IDEs.
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex backend, networking, and security issues effectively.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrated experience in customer-driven innovation and market-oriented product development.
Preferred Qualifications (optional):
- Experience with Automation testing tools is beneficial
- Understanding on Web UI technologies.
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.
Source: Netgear careers (Ashby)