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title: 'Staff Engineer Embedded Firmware at NETGEAR'
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last_seen: '2026-09-10'
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# Staff Engineer Embedded Firmware at NETGEAR

- **Company:** NETGEAR
- **Location:** Chennai, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear/1302c796-67be-443a-9560-62abd066d7ca/application

**Skills:** Embedded C/C++, ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, NXP, Microchip, AC mains concepts, Energy metering, RMS calculations, SNMP, Modbus TCP, Industrial protocols, Relay/SSR behavior, Inrush current, Electrical safety, I²C, SPI, UART, RS-485, Ethernet, FreeRTOS

> Design, implement, and maintain embedded C/C++ firmware for Intelligent PDUs in audio/visual and edge environments. Responsibilities include outlet switching logic, energy metering integration, SNMP/Modbus/TCP networking, and sensor fusion.

## Job description

## Role Overview

We are seeking an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer to develop next-generation Intelligent PDUs (Power Distribution Units) used in Audio/Video racks, enterprise IT racks, and edge infrastructure environments. This role focuses primarily on embedded Linux application firmware, middleware services, backend feature development, and embedded web UI integration. The engineer will build customer-facing PDU functionality such as outlet scheduling, monitoring, telemetry, configuration management, sensor integration, and network management services by leveraging BSP and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) APIs. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded Linux systems, C/C++ development, networking protocols, and feature-level embedded application development.

## Responsibilities

Embedded Linux Application & Middleware Development

- Develop embedded C/C++ applications and middleware services on Linux-based PDU platforms
- Implement customer-facing features such as:
- Outlet scheduling
- Outlet grouping and sequencing
- Power event monitoring
- Threshold configuration
- Sensor monitoring
- Alerting and notifications
- Design and maintain backend service architecture for long-running embedded applications
- Integrate and utilize BSP/HAL APIs for hardware operations such as:
- Outlet on/off control
- Sensor access
- Power telemetry retrieval

Networking & Remote Management

- Implement and maintain:
- SNMP (v1/v2c/v3)
- Modbus TCP
- MQTT
- HTTPS/REST APIs
- WebSocket or embedded web communication interfaces
- Develop network configuration and management features:
- DHCP/static IP
- DNS/NTP
- Remote/Cloud access
- Device discovery
- Ensure reliability and stability of long-running network services
- Implement secure communication using TLS/certificate-based authentication

Embedded Web UI & System Integration

- Collaborate with frontend/UI teams to integrate embedded web interfaces with backend services
- Develop APIs and middleware supporting web-based monitoring and configuration
- Implement persistent configuration storage for:
- Outlet names
- Schedules
- Thresholds
- Network settings
- Support OTA/FOTA firmware update workflows and rollback mechanisms

Diagnostics, Logging & Reliability

- Implement:
- Event logging
- Diagnostics
- Power history
- Fault/alarm reporting
- Debug runtime issues involving:
- Networking
- Memory leaks
- IPC
- Long-running service stability

Sensor & Peripheral Integration

- Integrate environmental and external sensors:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Work with communication interfaces such as:
- UART
- I2C
- SPI
- RS485
- Ethernet

Collaboration

- Work closely with BSP team, hardware team, QA, and cloud teams
- Support system integration, validation, and production issue debugging
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and feature planning

Required Skills

- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Strong Linux/Embedded Linux development experience
- Experience with embedded application or middleware development
- Experience with networking protocols:
- TCP/IP
- MQTT
- HTTP/HTTPS
- SNMP
- Modbus
- Experience with multithreading, IPC, synchronization, and long-running services
- Experience debugging embedded systems using logs, gdb, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes
- Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, or RS485 interfaces
- Familiarity with OTA/FOTA update mechanisms and persistent storage management
- Experience with Git and Linux development environments

## Preferred Skills

- Experience with embedded web servers or embedded web UI integration
- Experience with Yocto or Buildroot
- Experience with device management platforms or remote monitoring systems
- Experience with power infrastructure products, industrial devices, or networked appliances
- Experience with REST APIs

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.

## 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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