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# Sr. Systems Engineer, ProAV - North Central at NETGEAR

- **Company:** NETGEAR
- **Location:** United States
- **Compensation:** $98k–$117k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear/00849b3e-afd2-4e0d-a55b-84439f423122

## Job description

This position requires a candidate based in Ohio, Michigan, or the Chicago area, supporting NETGEAR’s ProAV customers across the North Central United States. The Sr. Systems Engineer, ProAV serves as a technical expert supporting NETGEAR’s ProAV solutions across the North Central U.S. This role combines customer onboarding, field engineering, pre-sales support, and industry engagement. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AV-over-IP networking, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to deliver high-impact technical training and solution design. This is a remote-based position requiring up to 60% travel throughout the region.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Onboarding & Technical Training

- Lead onboarding for U.S. customers implementing NETGEAR ProAV switches and third-party integrations
- Collaborate with the North Central Sales Territory Manager to ensure successful deployments
- Deliver remote and on-site training covering AV-over-IP network design, switch profile selection, PTP configuration, Dante/AVB/Milan configuration, and API integration and video configuration
- Develop customized training materials, system designs, and internal/external knowledge base documentation
- Ensure successful transition into production environments, including complex multi-switch and multi-vendor deployments

Professional Services & Field Engineering

- Provide advanced on-site troubleshooting for high-profile customers experiencing complex timing, multicast, or interoperability issues
- Capture logs, perform packet traces, replicate issues in lab environments, and provide real-time diagnostics
- Support commissioning of AV-over-IP systems to ensure stable production performance
- Resolve escalated issues involving AVB, Dante/AES67, NVX, Q-SYS, SMPTE-2059-2, PTPv2, and multicast networking

Pre-Sales Engineering & Business Expansion

- Support Sales, Business Development, and Channel teams with technical scoping and solution design
- Conduct on-site and virtual product demonstrations
- Assist in Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and system architecture design
- Provide competitive analysis and technical positioning
- Contribute technical expertise to expand NETGEAR’s ProAV presence in the U.S. market

Internal Tools & Documentation Development

- Develop and maintain internal scripts, configuration tools, and deployment utilities
- Create automation tools to reduce troubleshooting time, including log analysis, profile validation, and configuration parsing
- Author best practice guides, training materials, and knowledge base documentation

Industry Representation & Events

- Represent NETGEAR at U.S. industry conferences and partner events
- Deliver technical workshops and presentations
- Provide advanced AV-over-IP education and roadmap overviews
- Support event-based network deployments and multi-vendor interoperability demonstrations

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 5 years of experience in networking systems, AV-over-IP technologies, or related systems engineering roles
- Deep knowledge of ProAV networking products, AV-over-IP technologies, multicast networking and IGMP, and switch profile development
- Strong understanding of routing and switching fundamentals
- Hands-on deployment experience with AVB, Dante, Q-SYS, Crestron, SMPTE-2059-2, and multicast networks
- Field experience troubleshooting complex AV-over-IP systems
- Independent lab development and advanced technical self-study

## Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, AVIXA CTS, Dante, or AVB are beneficial but not required
- Experience working in a Solutions Architect or Systems Engineering capacity preferred

Travel Requirements

- Must be willing to travel up to 60% within the North Central U.S. region

Territory Covered North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Company Statement 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.

## About NETGEAR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NETGEAR delivers intelligent, award-winning networking solutions — from home WiFi mesh systems to enterprise-grade switches and ProAV infrastructure — designed for performance, reliability, and security.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: NTGR)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not explicitly stated in the provided search results (common knowledge: originally founded by a team including Patrick Lo, Yatish Pathak, and others, but not verified in this data)

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Networking hardware, consumer electronics, enterprise networking, ProAV (professional audio/visual)
- Target customers: B2C (home users, gamers, streamers) and B2B (small/medium businesses, enterprises, service providers, AV professionals)
- Mission: "Unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect" [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **Orbi Mesh WiFi Systems**: Whole-home mesh networks for seamless, high-speed coverage in larger spaces. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **Nighthawk Routers**: High-performance gaming and streaming routers for power users.
- **NETGEAR Enterprise**: Enterprise-grade switches, access points, and management platforms at SME-friendly pricing. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **NETGEAR AV**: Purpose-built, pre-configured switches and solutions for AV-over-IP with low latency and high performance. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **Mobile & Service Provider Solutions**: Routers and gateways for mobile connectivity and ISP deployments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not explicitly stated in provided search results. As a public company, market cap fluctuates; refer to financial sources (e.g., Yahoo Finance).
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not directly disclosed in search data. NETGEAR reported approximately $750M in revenue for fiscal year 2024 (common public knowledge; not from provided sources).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company with institutional investors; key partners include ODM manufacturers and distribution channels worldwide.
- **Growth Signals**: Celebrating 30 years of innovation (2026); expanding hybrid workforce; maintaining global R&D centers in the US, Canada, Ireland, India, and Taiwan. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Trust & Longevity**: Nearly three decades of reliable networking products with millions of customers worldwide.
- **Full Portfolio Depth**: From consumer routers to enterprise switches and ProAV, covering home, business, and specialized verticals under one roof.
- **Performance Engineering**: Rigorous testing, advanced technology, and a focus on speed, security, and stability.
- **Integrated Security & Management**: Built-in cybersecurity features and cloud-based management for business solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Intelligent Connectivity**: Leveraging AI and cloud for smarter, self-optimizing networks.
- **ProAV Growth**: Expanding purpose-built solutions for broadcast, live events, and commercial AV.
- **SMB & Enterprise Reach**: Scaling affordable enterprise-grade networking for small and medium businesses.
- **Security & Privacy**: Embedding advanced protection across all product lines.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid Work Model**: Employees work in the office three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday), supporting collaboration and flexibility. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)
- **Global Presence**: Offices in San Jose (HQ), Richmond (Canada), Cork (Ireland), Bangalore, Chennai, Taipei, and sales offices worldwide. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)
- **Culture & Values**: Performance-driven team with values: Dare to Transform, Connect & Delight Customers, Communicate Courageously, Collaborate to Win. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/)
- **Growth & Impact**: Opportunity to shape the future of connectivity; celebrate 30 years of innovation with a focus on what’s next.
- **Engineering Hubs**: Major engineering centers in Bangalore, Chennai, Taipei, and Cork – on-site roles common.
- **Current Openings**: Full-time positions in engineering (software, hardware), sales, operations, and corporate functions. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear)

## Sources
1. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/) – Company overview, mission, values
2. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/) – Products, enterprise/AV, home solutions
3. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/) – Careers page, hybrid policy, locations
4. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/management/) – Leadership team
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear) – Current job openings

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