Role Overview
NETGEAR is hiring a Director, WiFi Engineering to lead delivery of production WiFi capabilities across firmware, drivers, validation, and system integration. You will run predictable release cycles, drive performance and stability improvements, and partner cross-functionally to ensure certification and launch readiness across our WiFi product lines.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines deep WiFi technical depth with proven people leadership, and who is ready to scale engineering execution using modern AI-driven tools and practices.
What You'll Do
Lead WiFi engineering execution for one or more platforms and products, from feature delivery through stabilization and release.
Lead AI-centric network self-healing and autonomous networking initiatives.
Drive system-level requirements across AI, security, usability, stability, and performance.
Own release readiness including quality gates, regression strategy, defect triage, and go/no-go reviews.
Partner cross-functionally with Silicon/ASIC, RF, Systems, QA, Security, Product, Manufacturing, and Customer Engineering teams.
Lead root-cause analyses for complex field issues and drive durable corrective actions.
Own WiFi Alliance certification and interoperability campaigns.
Drive lab automation, CI/regression modernization, and KPI dashboard development.
Lead coexistence programs across WiFi/Bluetooth, RF constraints, power optimization, and field reliability.
Build and develop high-performing teams, managers, tech leads, and senior ICs — across the US, Canada, Taiwan, and India.
Required Qualifications
12+ years in wireless or connectivity engineering with strong WiFi depth.
5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams and managing managers.
Strong knowledge of WiFi 6/6E/7 and next-generation WiFi standards.
Proven track record delivering WiFi in production environments, client devices, gateways, APs, embedded/IoT, PC, or automotive.
Working knowledge of WiFi software stacks including firmware (C/C++ embedded) and/or Linux, Android, or Windows drivers, plus system integration and debug.
Knowledge of major WiFi chipset vendor software.
Familiarity with OpenWrt, QSDK, Broadcom SDK, MediaTek SDK, and prplOS including EasyMesh and 802.11s.
Strong scaling skills leveraging AI tools and practices across engineering workflows.
What Success Looks Like
On-time releases with improved stability and performance KPIs.
Faster triage and closure of critical issues with fewer defect escapes.
Strong team engagement and scalable execution discipline across a distributed global team.
Working Model
This role requires multi-site collaboration across US–India and India–Taiwan time zones, with travel of 10–20% as needed.
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
- 12+ years in wireless or connectivity engineering with strong WiFi depth.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams and managing managers.
- Strong knowledge of WiFi 6/6E/7 and next-generation WiFi standards.
- Proven track record delivering WiFi in production environments, client devices, gateways, APs, embedded/IoT, PC, or automotive.
- Working knowledge of WiFi software stacks including firmware (C/C++ embedded) and/or Linux, Android, or Windows drivers, plus system integration and debug.
- Knowledge of major WiFi chipset vendor software.
- Familiarity with OpenWrt, QSDK, Broadcom SDK, MediaTek SDK, and prplOS including EasyMesh and 802.11s.
- Strong scaling skills leveraging AI tools and practices across engineering workflows.
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.
