Software Engineer

Netgear is hiring for the role of Software Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Feature Implementation: Implement well-defined switching features in C under senior engineer guidance, including basic L2/L3 protocols 
• Driver Development: Contribute to device driver development for Broadcom switching chips and peripheral components 
• Protocol Stack: Work on basic network protocol implementations (STP, VLAN, basic routing protocols) 
• Testing & Debugging: Develop unit tests and debug embedded software using JTAG, GDB, and hardware debugging tools 
• Code Maintenance: Fix bugs in existing switching software and perform code reviews with senior team members 
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented features and protocols 
• Hardware Integration: Assist in integrating software with switching hardware platforms across different speed grades 
• Performance Testing: Support performance testing and validation of switching features on target hardware 
• Learning & Development: Actively learn Broadcom SDK, switching architectures, and embedded systems best practices 

Requirements:

• C Programming: Strong foundation in C programming, pointers, memory management, and embedded C practices 
• Embedded Systems: Basic understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interfaces 
• Network Protocols: Fundamental knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and basic switching concepts 
• Development Tools: Familiarity with GCC, Make, debugging tools (GDB), and version control (Git) 
• Operating Systems: Basic understanding of Linux kernel concepts and system programming 
• Hardware Understanding: Basic knowledge of computer architecture, memory systems, and I/O interfaces 
• Switching Domain Knowledge (Training Provided) 
• Willingness to learn switching architectures, ASIC programming, and packet processing concepts 
• Interest in network protocols and enterprise switching features 
• Basic understanding of OSI model and Ethernet fundamentals 
• 1-2 years of embedded software development experience 
• Strong C programming skills demonstrated through coursework or projects