Software Developer IV, SASE Platform

Role Overview:

As a Software Developer, you will be instrumental in the development, and maintenance of our security cloud platform. This position demands good knowledge of cloud-based containers, networking protocols. Your primary responsibilities will include developing both control-plane and data-plane software to ensure optimal packet processing and system performance. Proficiency in Linux packet flow is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of security, networking, and cloud technologies, making a significant contribution to robust enterprise infrastructure. This is an onsite role based in the Bangalore, India office, requiring presence 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, and Deploy: Drive the development and deployment lifecycle of cybersecurity features from implementation to final deployment.

• Design Collaboration: Partner with Architecture and Design teams to design patterns, and robust implementation strategies.

• Development: Interact with other team members to ensure efficient and high-quality feature implementation.

• Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews and staging environment testing to maintain software quality and reliability.

• System Optimization: Identify and implement improvements focused on scalability and performance of the existing system.

• Release Planning: Participate in seamless, reliable release process to deliver new features to customers effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

• AI Experience: Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and coding agents to accelerate software development, debugging, testing, and productivity.

• Professional Experience: 3 – 6 years of hands-on experience in the design and development of large-scale cloud deployments.

• Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Good experience in cloud environments using Kubernetes (K8s), VMs, Docker. Expertise in persistent, multi-cluster database.

• Programming & Scripting Skills: Strong hands-on programming experience in Golang, Python, and Bash.

• API & Integration: Good experience in integrating with third-party tools and services. Proficient in REST APIs, Open APIs, and API authentication mechanisms.

• Cybersecurity Expertise: Good Understanding in cybersecurity features including Tunnelling, Threat Intelligence Systems, DNS Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), WAF/Proxy

• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex backend, networking, and security issues effectively.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrated experience in customer-driven innovation and market-oriented product development.

Preferred Qualifications (optional):

• Experience with Automation testing tools is beneficial

• Experience in networking concepts such as Routing, Docker Networking, NAT/NPT, IPv6, Firewalls

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.