Staff Engineer I - Software Development Insight

About this role

Position Overview We are looking for a Staff Full Stack Engineer to drive the technical architecture and strategic development of our cloud-based NMS platform. This role combines deep networking expertise with full-stack engineering leadership to build enterprise-grade solutions that manage complex network infrastructures for our global customer base. Key Responsibilities - Platform Architecture: Design scalable, multi-tenant architecture for managing thousands of network devices across customer environments - Advanced Network Analytics: Lead development of AI/ML-powered network analytics, predictive maintenance, and automated troubleshooting capabilities - Enterprise Integration: Architect integrations with major network vendors' management platforms and enterprise IT systems - Performance Engineering: Optimize platform performance for handling massive telemetry data streams from network devices - Security Architecture: Design zero-trust security models for secure device access and customer data protection - API Strategy: Lead design of comprehensive APIs for network automation, third-party integrations, and customer workflows - Edge Computing: Develop edge gateway solutions for on-premises network management in hybrid deployments - Scalability Planning: Architect solutions supporting enterprise customers with 10,000+ managed devices - Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices for network software development - Customer Success: Work directly with enterprise customers on complex technical requirements and custom integrations Advanced Technical Requirements - Network Expertise: Deep knowledge of enterprise networking, SDN/SD-WAN, network virtualization, and modern networking protocols - Distributed Systems: Expert-level experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed data processing - Real-time Processing: Advanced experience with stream processing (Kafka, Apache Storm) for handling network telemetry at scale - Machine Learning: Experience applying ML to network analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance - Network Security: Deep understanding of network security protocols, certificate management, and secure device provisioning - Multi-vendor Integration: Extensive experience with network vendor APIs and management protocols across different manufacturers - Performance Optimization: Expert knowledge of database optimization for time-series data and high-throughput network metrics - Cloud Networking: Advanced knowledge of cloud networking services, VPC design, and hybrid cloud architectures Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Electrical Engineering - 14+ years of software development experience with 5+ years in network management systems - Deep understanding of enterprise networking technologies and network operations centers (NOC) - Experience with major network vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, etc.) and their management APIs - Proven track record building SaaS platforms serving enterprise customers - Experience with network certification programs (CCNA/CCNP knowledge preferred) - Strong background in both software engineering and network infrastructure Company Statement At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect.