Sr Engineer II, Software Development - Switch

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead the development of our cloud-based Network Management System (NMS) platform. This role involves building sophisticated web applications and mobile interfaces that enable enterprise customers to monitor, configure, and manage their network infrastructure including switches, routers, and WiFi access points at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• NMS Platform Development: Design and develop scalable web applications for network device management, monitoring, and configuration

• Real-time Dashboard Creation: Build responsive dashboards displaying network topology, device status, performance metrics, and alerting systems

• Device Integration: Develop APIs and interfaces for managing diverse network hardware (switches, routers, access points) from multiple vendors

• Network Visualization: Create interactive network topology maps and device relationship diagrams

• Mobile Management Apps: Build mobile applications for field technicians to configure and troubleshoot network devices remotely

• Performance Monitoring: Implement real-time network performance monitoring, SNMP integration, and telemetry data visualization

• Configuration Management: Develop tools for bulk device configuration, firmware updates, and policy deployment

• Alert Systems: Build intelligent alerting and notification systems for network events and anomalies

• Multi-tenant Architecture: Contribute to secure, scalable multi-tenant SaaS platform architecture

• API Development: Create RESTful APIs for third-party integrations and customer automation workflows

Technical Requirements

• Frontend: Advanced proficiency in React.js/Angular, TypeScript, D3.js for network visualizations, WebSocket for real-time updates

• Backend: Strong experience with Node.js, Python, or Java for building scalable network management services

• Network Protocols: Understanding of SNMP, SSH, Telnet, NETCONF, REST APIs for network device communication

• Database Systems: Experience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) for network metrics and traditional databases

• Cloud Platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP experience with focus on networking services, load balancers, and auto-scaling

• Monitoring Tools: Experience with network monitoring protocols, log aggregation, and observability platforms

• Security: Knowledge of network security principles, VPN configurations, and secure device access methods

• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation

Domain-Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related technical field

• 12-14 years of full-stack development experience with 3+ years in network management or infrastructure software

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing protocols, and enterprise networking concepts

• Experience with network device APIs (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ubiquiti, etc.)

• Knowledge of WiFi standards (802.11), network switching concepts, and routing protocols

• Experience building SaaS platforms for enterprise customers

• Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code

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.