Cloud Engineer, IV

Position Overview We are seeking an Engineer IV to contribute significantly to our cloud-based platform development. This role is ideal for software engineers with 2-5 years of experience who want to specialize in Cloud-based 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 - Technical Research: Research new networking technologies and evaluate their integration into our platform Technical Requirements - Frontend Proficiency: Solid experience with React.js/MUI, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks - Backend Development: Good experience with Jaya or Python, 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, PDU) 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/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 Ne…