Location: Hybrid, San Jose, CA
Department: Customer Support and Services (CSS)
Reports To: Manager, L3 Technical Support
About the Role
NETGEAR is looking for a highly skilled, customer-focused L3 Technical Support Engineer to join our growing Enterprise Networking and AV technical support team. This is a hybrid position based in our San Jose, CA office. You'll work in person with your team and support our North America customers.
You'll be the escalation point for L1 and L2 support. Working with our engineering teams, you'll resolve complex networking and AV-over-IP issues for enterprise customers, MSPs, and integrators. You'll support NETGEAR's switches, WiFi access points, security gateways, and network management solutions, both cloud and on-premises. In this post-sales role, you'll represent NETGEAR to our customers, bringing strong technical skills and excellent customer management to a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical escalation point for Enterprise Networking and AV customers, working with them directly by phone whenever possible
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving:
Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing
QoS, IGMP, and STP
Network and AV-over-IP hardware
Wireless networking
AV protocols and interoperability (Dante, NDI, AES67, and others)
Cloud-based and on-premises management platforms
Work with engineering and product teams to resolve complex issues and bugs, and share feedback that improves the customer experience
Replicate issues and validate fixes hands-on in lab environments
Document solutions, root causes, and workarounds in the knowledge base
Stay current on emerging networking and AV technologies, including NETGEAR product roadmaps and firmware updates
Contribute to proactive support work, such as support guides, training for lower-tier support teams, and customer-facing webinars and documentation
What You Bring
4+ years of experience in customer-facing technical support, network operations, or field support, ideally in enterprise or AV-over-IP switching environments
Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers at any level of technical expertise
Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and topologies
Hands-on expertise with:
VLANs, QoS, STP/RSTP, and Ethernet switching protocols
Wireless networking deployment and troubleshooting
Routing protocols and troubleshooting
IGMP Snooping, Querier, and multicast traffic optimization
CLI troubleshooting tools, port mirroring, and packet capture analysis
Strong working knowledge of Wireshark
Experience supporting or deploying NETGEAR switches or similar platforms (Cisco, Extreme, Aruba)
Strong skills with technical documentation, ticketing systems, and remote diagnostic tools
Nice to Have
Familiarity with ProAV systems and tools such as Dante Controller, Q-SYS, NDI Studio Monitor, AMX, or Crestron NVX
Experience supporting AV system integrators, event production, or ProAV deployments
Industry certifications such as NETGEAR Certified, CCNA, CWNA, Dante Level 2+, or AVIXA CTS
Who You Are
A confident problem solver who handles escalations calmly and professionally
Committed to customer satisfaction, with a consultative approach
A clear, effective communicator with customers, partners, and internal teams
Detail-oriented, with strong organization and documentation habits
Collaborative across Support, Engineering, and Product teams
Flexible with your hours when global customers need support
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.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of customer-facing technical support, network operations, or field support experience
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and topologies
- Hands-on expertise with VLANs, QoS, STP/RSTP, Ethernet switching, wireless networking, routing, and IGMP multicast troubleshooting
- Experience using CLI troubleshooting tools, port mirroring, and packet capture analysis
- Strong working knowledge of Wireshark
- Experience supporting or deploying NETGEAR switches or similar Cisco, Extreme, or Aruba platforms
- Strong technical documentation, ticketing-system, and remote diagnostic skills
- Familiarity with ProAV tools such as Dante Controller, Q-SYS, NDI Studio Monitor, AMX, or Crestron NVX
- Experience supporting AV system integrators, event production, or ProAV deployments
- NETGEAR Certified, CCNA, CWNA, Dante Level 2+, or AVIXA CTS certification
Netgear Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Netgear and has not been reviewed or approved by Netgear.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health/EAP support, and related wellness resources. Feedback suggests these core health benefits are a relative strong point within the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and, in some regions, pension-style options. These offerings are viewed as solid components of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and equity grants such as RSUs or stock options. Accessibility is reinforced by an ESPP with a defined discount and regular offering periods.
Netgear Insights
What We Do
At NETGEAR, we turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. Easy to use. Powerful. Smart. And designed just for you. For Home NETGEAR makes it easy for you to have the smartest home in the neighborhood, with the latest, fastest networking technology products. From the most advanced wireless internet connectivity, to superior streaming, remote home video monitoring, and storage solutions, your home networking system will have the speed, range and performance you need, every time you need it. At NETGEAR, we focus on all things connected, with the goal of making your online experience seamless so you can sit back, relax and do more. For Business In business, confidence is everything. When it comes to your network, it’s even more important. Whether you’re a small business with big dreams or a mid-size business ready to take the next step, you need to share access and ideas safely, connect remote locations securely and give your people the tools to perform. At NETGEAR, we provide networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. Our advanced range of reliable, affordable networking products are easy to install and maintain. We deliver solutions you can count on, so you can spend more time on what matters most – growing your business. For Service Providers Keeping your customers happy and loyal is everything. At NETGEAR we are dedicated to your success. That’s why we deliver the tools and solutions you need to keep your residential and business customers connected, productive and satisfied. Partner with NETGEAR for home connectivity, home media, security and automation, and mobile solutions. We pay attention to the details that matter to you to deliver custom, cost-effective and scalable solutions that contribute to your bottom line.
