Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience in DevOps or Build & Release Engineering, preferably in embedded systems or networking products., Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, especially with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI., Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell for automation., Experience with embedded hardware, test setups, or remote device management..

Key responsibilities:

Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Manage build systems using frameworks like OpenWRT or PrplOS.

Support test automation and collaborate with QA and development teams.

Support software release management and OTA update processes.

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to support the development, testing, and deployment lifecycle of our Home Gateway products. This role will be work in designing CI/CD pipelines, managing build infrastructure, automating the deployment of embedded Linux-based firmware across various platforms, and implement automation validation.

Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
Manage build systems for embedded targets using OpenWRT or PrplOS build frameworks.
Implement monitoring and logging for build and deployment stability.
Collaborate with QA and development teams to support test automation, including integration with tools like Robot Framework, Jenkins, and custom mesh testing frameworks.
Maintain and monitor build agents, artifact repositories (Artifactory), and container environments (Docker).
Set up virtualization or hardware-based test labs for validating automatically.
Support software release management and OTA (Over-The-Air) update processes, including rollback and recovery.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in DevOps or Build & Release Engineering, preferably in embedded systems or networking products.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD via GitHub actions.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
Strong knowledge in scripting (Python, Bash, Shell) for automation and tooling.
Knowledge in UI based automation, such as Robot Framework, Selenium, or Appium.
Understanding of networking protocols & services (TCP/IP, DHCP, TR-069/USP, EasyMesh, IEEE 1905.1)
Experience working with embedded hardware, test setup, or remote device management.

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.

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