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Role Overview Join NETGEAR's Embedded Software team building next-generation home gateway platforms. This role centers on Qualcomm networking SoCs and the prplOS/prplMesh open-source stack, contributing across system services, network stacks, WiFi mesh features, and the App and Web GUI configuration interfaces that power our connected home products. What You Will Do Develop and integrate prplMesh components across Qualcomm, Broadcom, and MediaTek-based SoCs. Apply AI-centric design practices to WiFi software development. Partner with the hardware team to validate radio performance and mesh stability. Implement configuration and telemetry reporting through the App and Web GUI. Why It Might Be a Fit Provide technical leadership across the networking stack, mesh stack, and control panel development. Conduct functional and performance testing, drive bug fixes, and support customer escalations. Contribute to 802.11, Bluetooth, Thread, or Matter platform development as applicable. Requirements 10+ years of experience in embedded Linux development (C/C++, Shell, Python, Lua) Familiarity with Qualcomm, Broadcom, and MediaTek QSDK, OpenWrt, or Yocto-based systems Solid understanding of wireless networking, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, mesh networking, and QoS Strong understanding of Linux kernel and user-space interactions Working knowledge of bridging, Ethernet, VLAN, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, NAT, DNS, and routing protocols Familiarity with firewalling, iptables/nftables, and traffic shaping Working knowledge of network functions for router or gateway products Experience with 802.11 platforms and prplOS/prplMesh architecture and development Experience profiling WiFi performance including RSSI/SNR metrics, DFS, AWGN, and channel steering Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality Benefits Company values: Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other, and collaborate to Win It Together

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