Manager Software Development

NETGEAR is looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the development of the Enterprise Access Point product line. This role is responsible for managing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team while driving the delivery of robust, high-quality Wi-Fi 7 hardware and software solutions. You will work closely with product management, systems, QA, and operations teams to deliver enterprise-grade wireless products that meet performance, reliability, and schedule commitments. Key Responsibilities Technical & People Leadership - Lead and manage a team of firmware and/or systems engineers developing Wi-Fi access points - Provide technical direction, architecture guidance, and design review leadership - Mentor engineers, support career growth, and build a strong ownership culture Program Execution - Own execution plans, schedules, and deliverables for assigned product releases - Drive on-time delivery across multiple parallel development tracks - Identify risks early and proactively drive mitigation plans Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical execution - Work with QA, Systems, and Sustaining teams to ensure product quality and field readiness - Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing and production readiness Quality & Reliability - Ensure best practices in design, code quality, reviews, and test coverage - Drive root-cause analysis for defects and field issues - Champion reliability, performance, and security across the product lifecycle Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - 13+ years of experience in networking or embedded systems development - 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams - Strong experience with Wi-Fi / wireless networking technologies - Proven ability to lead cross-functional development efforts Skills - Strong C programming on Linux/Embedded Systems - Embedded Linux exposure / Linux networking Stack - Networking protocols TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, Firewall Exposure - System diagnostics and packet analysis - Standards compliance (RFCs related to routing, DHCP, IP, ICMP) - Debugging encrypted traffic paths - Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax / 802.11be) access point development - Strong understanding of embedded Linux, wireless drivers, and networking protocols - Experience taking hardware products through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production - Familiarity with regulatory certifications (FCC, CE, IC) - Experience with cloud-managed wireless networking platforms Why Join NETGEAR - Lead development of next-generation Wi-Fi enterprise class Access Point products - High-visibility role with strong technical ownership - Opportunity to build and grow a world-class engineering team 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 an…