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Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India
Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an Engineer III to contribute significantly to our cloud-based NMS platform development. This role is ideal for software engineers with 2-5 years of experience who want to specialize in network management software and take on increased responsibility in building enterprise-grade solutions for network infrastructure management.
Key Responsibilities
Feature Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of medium-complexity features including network device configuration modules and monitoring dashboards
Network Device Integration: Develop integrations with various network equipment vendors' APIs and management protocols
Data Visualization: Create interactive charts, graphs, and network topology visualizations for real-time network monitoring
Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance for handling network telemetry data and real-time updates
Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with backend teams to design APIs for network device management
Mobile Development: Contribute to mobile applications used by field technicians for network device configuration
Automation Scripts: Develop scripts and tools for network device provisioning and bulk configuration operations
Customer Issue Resolution: Debug and resolve customer-reported issues in network management workflows
Junior Mentoring: Provide guidance and code reviews for Engineer II team members
Technical Research: Research new networking technologies and evaluate their integration into our platform
Technical Requirements
Frontend Proficiency: Solid experience with React.js/Angular, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks
Backend Development: Good experience with Node.js, Python, or Java, including API development and database integration
Network Protocols: Basic understanding of SNMP, SSH, and HTTP-based device management protocols
Database Skills: Experience with both relational databases and time-series databases for network metrics storage
Cloud Services: Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP services, particularly networking and compute services
Real-time Systems: Understanding of WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, or similar technologies for real-time data updates
Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices
DevOps Basics: Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
Networking Domain Knowledge
Understanding of network device types (switches, routers, access points) and their basic functions
Familiarity with network monitoring concepts and key performance indicators
Basic knowledge of network topologies and device relationships
Understanding of enterprise network management workflows
Interest in learning advanced networking concepts and protocols
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related technical field
2-5 years of software development experience with increasing responsibility
Some exposure to networking concepts or infrastructure software (preferred but not required)
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Professional Development
Opportunity to work directly with network hardware and management systems
Training on enterprise networking concepts and network operations
Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and cloud architecture
Path toward technical specialization in network management software
Company Statement
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.
