Senior Engineer II Software Development

Netgear Research India; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Netgear Research India seeks a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead development of SME-focused managed switches, from 10GB to 400GB, with emphasis on cost-performance and feature-rich design. You will drive platform differentiation through AI-enabled analytics, zero-touch provisioning, and cloud integration, partnering with product and field teams to deliver market-leading SME networking solutions.

This role requires deep architecture expertise, Broadcom SDK experience, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of embedded switching software development with focus on product delivery.
• 5+ years of experience developing SME networking products or similar market-focused solutions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, or CE.
• Proven track record delivering innovative networking products to market with measurable business impact.
• Experience with customer-driven innovation and market-focused product development.

Responsibilities

• Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization
• Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security
• Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance
• Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management
• Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments
• Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints
• Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation
• Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching

Skills

Switching architecture mastery

AI/ML integration in networking

Product development lifecycle

Technical leadership

Cost-performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Broadcom SDK

Cloud management platforms

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead innovation and development of cutting-edge managed switching solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in switching software architecture and product-level understanding to drive breakthrough innovations in cost-effective, feature-rich managed switches from 10GB to 400GB targeting SME deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Innovation Leadership: Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization
• SME Feature Development: Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security
• Cost-Performance Optimization: Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance
• Customer-Driven Innovation: Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management
• Platform Differentiation: Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments
• Market-Focused Architecture: Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints
• Innovation Partnerships: Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation
• Competitive Analysis: Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching

SME Market Product Knowledge

• SME Network Challenges: Deep understanding of SME networking constraints including limited IT staff, budget sensitivity, and simplified management requirements
• Market Positioning: Knowledge of SME switching market dynamics, competitive landscape, and differentiation opportunities
• Enterprise Feature Adaptation: Expertise in adapting complex enterprise features for simplified SME deployment and management
• TCO Optimization: Understanding of total cost of ownership considerations for SME customers including deployment, management, and maintenance costs

Advanced Switching Features for SME Market

• Intelligent Auto-Configuration: Zero-touch VLAN setup, automated QoS policies, and self-configuring network segmentation
• Cloud Integration: Seamless integration with cloud management platforms and hybrid cloud networking
• Security Automation: Automated threat detection, network access control, and security policy enforcement optimized for SME environments
• Performance Intelligence: ML-driven bandwidth optimization, traffic analytics, and capacity planning for growing SME networks
• Simplified Network Virtualization: Easy-to-deploy network segmentation and micro-segmentation for SME security requirements
• Branch Office Connectivity: Advanced SD-WAN integration, site-to-site VPN automation, and centralized branch management
• Guest Network Management: Sophisticated guest access control with time-based policies, bandwidth limiting, and secure isolation
• IoT Device Management: Automated IoT device discovery, classification, and policy enforcement for SME environments
• Voice/Video Optimization: Advanced QoS for unified communications, video conferencing optimization, and real-time application prioritization
• Network Analytics: Comprehensive network visibility, user behavior analytics, and automated reporting for SME IT teams

Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Emerging Technology Integration: Drive adoption of AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT integration in SME switching solutions
• Patent Development: Lead development of patentable innovations in SME networking and switching technology
• Industry Standards: Contribute to industry standards development with focus on SME networking requirements
• Technical Thought Leadership: Represent company technical innovation at industry conferences and technical forums

Expert Technical Requirements

• Switching Architecture Mastery: Deep expertise in switching ASIC architectures optimized for SME market requirements
• Advanced Broadcom SDK: Expert-level knowledge of Broadcom SDK optimization for cost-effective, high-performance SME solutions
• Product-Level Systems: Advanced experience with complete product development from conception to market delivery
• Innovation Methodologies: Experience with design thinking, rapid prototyping, and customer-driven innovation processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 10 to 12 years of embedded switching software development with focus on product delivery
• 5+ years of experience developing SME networking products or similar market-focused solutions
• Proven track record of delivering innovative networking products to market with measurable business impact
• Experience with customer-driven innovation and market-focused product development