Sr. Engineer Product Security

NETGEAR, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Bengaluru, India

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Engineer in Product Security at NETGEAR, you will serve as the subject-matter expert responsible for safeguarding the company’s networking and IoT products by identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across the product lifecycle. Your role is critical in ensuring that NETGEAR’s innovative connectivity solutions are not only high-performing but also resilient against evolving cyber threats, directly contributing to customer trust and brand integrity.
• You will collaborate closely with product development, engineering, and QA teams to embed security into every stage of the software and firmware development lifecycle—from design and coding to testing and deployment—acting as a trusted advisor on secure practices and threat modeling.
• Day to day, you will conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews on NETGEAR’s product portfolio, including routers, switches, and smart home devices, to uncover flaws before they reach customers.
• You will design, implement, and optimize automated security tooling such as SAST (Static Application Security Testing), SCA (Software Composition Analysis), and dependency scanners, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines with pre-commit hooks and developer-friendly feedback loops.
• You will leverage advanced techniques like fuzzing, reverse engineering, and semantic code analysis (using tools such as Semgrep, CodeQL, and custom SAST rules) to discover vulnerabilities at scale and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and exploitability.
• You will monitor global threat intelligence feeds, CVE databases, and emerging attack vectors (especially those targeting networking hardware and IoT ecosystems) to assess their relevance to NETGEAR products and drive proactive defense strategies.
• You will champion secure coding standards, lead training sessions, and mentor developers on defensive programming, OWASP Top 10, and hardware-specific security best practices to elevate the organization’s security maturity.
• You will document findings, create remediation plans, validate fixes, and contribute to incident response efforts when security issues are discovered in production or reported via bug bounty programs.
• You will represent NETGEAR in internal and external security forums, contribute to open-source security projects, and help shape industry best practices through publications, patents, or conference participation.
• NETGEAR’s Product Security team operates within a culture of innovation and accountability, where technical excellence is balanced with collaboration and continuous learning. You’ll join a global team of engineers passionate about protecting connected devices in an increasingly hostile threat landscape.
• The company’s mission to ‘unleash the full potential of connectivity’ means your work directly impacts millions of users worldwide—ensuring their home networks, smart devices, and business infrastructure remain secure, private, and reliable.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in embedded and IoT security, gain influence over product security strategy at a global networking leader, and have the opportunity to publish research, file patents, or contribute to CVE disclosures that advance the field.
• You will grow as a technical leader by shaping security culture, mentoring peers, and driving systemic improvements that outlive individual projects—leaving a lasting legacy in NETGEAR’s security posture.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in application security, IoT/embedded security, penetration testing, vulnerability discovery, secure software development, or security design reviews.
• Proven experience implementing and scaling security automation tools including SAST (e.g., CodeQL, Semgrep), SCA, dependency scanning, and pre-commit hooks with a focus on developer experience and minimal friction.
• Deep proficiency in offensive security techniques such as fuzzing, reverse engineering, binary analysis, and exploit development, particularly as applied to firmware, network protocols, and embedded systems.
• Expert knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, and common vulnerabilities in networking devices (e.g., UPnP, DNS rebinding, default credentials, insecure APIs).
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and common attack surfaces in home and small business networking gear.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills—able to translate technical risks into clear action plans for cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Networking, or a closely related technical field.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure aligned with NETGEAR’s pay-for-performance culture.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents, including mental health and wellness resources.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), company holidays, and flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conference attendance, certifications (e.g., OSCP, GWAPT), and access to cutting-edge security tools and training platforms.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) and retirement savings options to build long-term financial security.
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture rooted in NETGEAR’s core values: Dare to Transform, Connect and Delight, Communicate Courageously, and Win It Together.

Skills & Technologies

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Onsite

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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