Staff Software Engineer

We invite you to join our team specializing in embedded software development for home gateway platforms utilizing Qualcomm's networking SoCs and the prplOS/prplMesh open-source stack. This position entails contributing to system services, network stacks for home gateway products, Wi-Fi mesh features, App and Web GUI configuration interfaces, and system optimizations. This is an onsite role in Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate prplMesh components over Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek based SoC. 

• Work with the hardware team to validate radio performance and mesh stability. 

• Interface with mesh APIs, Wi-Fi drivers, and 1905.1 protocol stack. 

• Implement configuration and telemetry from App and Web GUI 

• Lead with team on networking stack, mesh stack, and control panel development 

• Conduct functional and performance tests, bug fixing, and customer support 

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in embedded Linux development (C/C++/Shell/Python/Lua). 

• Familiarity with Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek QSDK, OpenWrt, or Yocto-based systems. 

• Understanding of wireless networking: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, mesh networking, and QoS. 

• Understanding of Linux kernel and user-space interactions. 

• Understanding of bridge, Ethernet, VLAN, TCP/UDP, IPv4/Ipv6, DHCP, NAT, DNS, and routing protocols. 

• Familiarity with firewalling, iptables/nftables, and traffic shaping. 

• Working knowledge of network functions for router or gateway product 

• Working knowledge of Web and App interface integration and development 

• Experience in 802.11 platforms. 

• Experience in prplOS / prplMesh architecture and development 

• Experience in EasyMesh, vendor-specific mesh platform. 

• Experience profiling Wi-Fi performance, RSSI/SNR metrics, DFS, AWGN, and channel steering. 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 

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.