--- title: 'WiFi SW Director at NETGEAR' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/wifi-sw-director-netgear-chennai-bz46j5g4v2cq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # WiFi SW Director at NETGEAR - **Company:** NETGEAR - **Location:** Chennai, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear/444f1d79-4c9f-4b9f-984c-d91dc02d392b ## Job description ## Role Overview NETGEAR is hiring a Director, WiFi Engineering to lead delivery of production WiFi capabilities across firmware, drivers, validation, and system integration. You will run predictable release cycles, drive performance and stability improvements, and partner cross-functionally to ensure certification and launch readiness across our WiFi product lines. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines deep WiFi technical depth with proven people leadership, and who is ready to scale engineering execution using modern AI-driven tools and practices. ## What You'll Do - Lead WiFi engineering execution for one or more platforms and products, from feature delivery through stabilization and release. - Lead AI-centric network self-healing and autonomous networking initiatives. - Drive system-level requirements across AI, security, usability, stability, and performance. - Own release readiness including quality gates, regression strategy, defect triage, and go/no-go reviews. - Partner cross-functionally with Silicon/ASIC, RF, Systems, QA, Security, Product, Manufacturing, and Customer Engineering teams. - Lead root-cause analyses for complex field issues and drive durable corrective actions. - Own WiFi Alliance certification and interoperability campaigns. - Drive lab automation, CI/regression modernization, and KPI dashboard development. - Lead coexistence programs across WiFi/Bluetooth, RF constraints, power optimization, and field reliability. - Build and develop high-performing teams, managers, tech leads, and senior ICs — across the US, Canada, Taiwan, and India. Required Qualifications - 12+ years in wireless or connectivity engineering with strong WiFi depth. - 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams and managing managers. - Strong knowledge of WiFi 6/6E/7 and next-generation WiFi standards. - Proven track record delivering WiFi in production environments, client devices, gateways, APs, embedded/IoT, PC, or automotive. - Working knowledge of WiFi software stacks including firmware (C/C++ embedded) and/or Linux, Android, or Windows drivers, plus system integration and debug. - Knowledge of major WiFi chipset vendor software. - Familiarity with OpenWrt, QSDK, Broadcom SDK, MediaTek SDK, and prplOS including EasyMesh and 802.11s. - Strong scaling skills leveraging AI tools and practices across engineering workflows. What Success Looks Like - On-time releases with improved stability and performance KPIs. - Faster triage and closure of critical issues with fewer defect escapes. - Strong team engagement and scalable execution discipline across a distributed global team. Working Model This role requires multi-site collaboration across US–India and India–Taiwan time zones, with travel of 10–20% as needed. 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. 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