About the job
About NETGEAR
NETGEAR, Inc. is a global networking company that provides innovative and reliable solutions for both home and business environments. Our cutting-edge technology empowers users to connect seamlessly and securely, enhancing productivity and enriching the digital experience.
Key Responsibilities
Join our Pro Routing (PRX) team, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise-level routing and WAN technologies across NETGEAR’s professional and managed networking products. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable, and secure routing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and professional clients.
Your focus will be on Layer 3 networking, WAN connectivity, and traffic management, which includes:
Designing and developing advanced routing features for both IPv4 and IPv6
Implementing and maintaining:
Static routing
Policy-based routing (PBR)
Multi-WAN configurations, failover mechanisms, and load balancing
Dynamic routing protocols as necessary
Engaging with WAN technologies such as:
DHCP client/server/relay
PPPoE
NAT / NAPT
Firewall interactions and routing policies
Dual WAN configurations
Ensuring high availability and resilience through:
Link health monitoring
Failover logic implementation
Stability tuning and recovery mechanisms
Optimizing performance and scalability
Integrating with platform services, user interfaces, and cloud management as applicable
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
4 to 6 years of relevant industry experience
Required Skills
Proficient in C programming
Experience with Embedded Linux and the Linux networking stack
Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, and Firewalls
Knowledge of Netfilter, iptables, and nftables
Experience with routing tables, policy rules, and metrics
Ability to perform system diagnostics and packet analysis

