Senior Linux Software Engineer

NETGEAR, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Taipei, Taiwan

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance backend components and system-level software in C/C++/Python for NETGEAR’s enterprise-grade switches, routers, access points, and connected platforms.
• Architect scalable, low-latency distributed systems and implement efficient networking protocols including TCP, UDP, HTTP/2, WebSocket, SSL/TLS, and custom protocols for enterprise and IoT use cases.
• Write and maintain embedded Linux firmware components including bootloaders, kernel modules, drivers, and hardware-interfacing applications using POSIX threads, IPC, and memory management techniques in constrained environments.
• Perform low-level performance tuning using profiling tools such as perf, VTune, gprof, and Cachegrind to optimize CPU usage, memory allocation, and I/O throughput in production systems.
• Debug complex production issues using gdb, strace, core dumps, and hardware breakpoints to resolve bottlenecks in CPU-bound, memory-bound, or I/O-bound processes.
• Implement and maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols including 802.1Q VLANs, spanning tree, LLDP, LACP, routing, firewall rules, and ACLs, alongside 802.11 wireless protocol support.
• Develop secure backend services with emphasis on preventing vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows, race conditions, and memory leaks, aligned with OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Design and integrate RESTful and binary APIs to ensure seamless communication between software components, cloud services, and hardware peripherals via SPI, I2C, or CAN interfaces.
• Write robust unit and system-level tests using frameworks like Google Test (gtest) or Catch2, and establish CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for automated testing and deployment.
• Optimize memory management using custom allocators, object pooling, and stack-efficient designs while managing real-time constraints and system interrupts in embedded Linux environments.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams in Taiwan, the US, and India including hardware engineers, QA, cloud engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to open-source projects and internal frameworks, staying current with advancements in C/C++/Python standards, build tools, and embedded systems technologies.
• Implement fault-tolerant systems with redundancy, checkpointing, and automatic failover mechanisms to ensure high availability for enterprise customers.
• Manage build systems using CMake, Makefile, Autotools, OpenWrt, or Yocto, and maintain version control workflows with Git including rebasing and submodules.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration via Kubernetes as part of deployment pipelines.
• Work with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) to design efficient schemas and write optimized queries for backend services.
• Utilize network monitoring tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump to analyze traffic, troubleshoot protocols, and validate communication integrity across distributed systems.
• Apply threat modeling and integrate security measures throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure compliance and protection of customer data.
• Propose and implement innovative improvements to development workflows, system performance, and user experience while aligning with NETGEAR’s Pando competencies for senior individual contributors.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in Linux embedded system development
• Expert proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Strong knowledge of Linux system programming (epoll, inotify), threading, memory management, and file I/O
• Experience with networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/2, gRPC, MQTT, WebSocket, SSL/TLS, DNS, and Layer 2/3 standards (802.1Q, VLAN, LACP, routing, ACLs)
• Proficiency in build systems (CMake, Makefile, Autotools, OpenWrt, Yocto) and version control with Git

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid work model based in NETGEAR’s Taiwan R&D office
• Collaboration with global cross-functional teams in Taiwan, the US, and India
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and internal frameworks
• Work on enterprise-grade networking products deployed worldwide
• Competitive compensation and equal employment opportunity practices
• Culture aligned with NETGEAR values: Dare to Transform, Connect and Delight, Communicate Courageously, Win It Together

Skills & Technologies

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Design

Senior

Hybrid

Degree Required

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About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR, Inc. designs and markets networking hardware for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The product line includes Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, switches, and network-attached storage. Founded in 1996 in California, the company focuses on reliable connectivity, security, and remote management. NETGEAR sells through retail, e-commerce, and direct channels worldwide, addressing home networking, ProAV, and small-to-medium business segments.

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