# Sr Engineer II, Software Development - Switch at Netgear > Hybrid · India · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Anetgear%3A3deee50a-46d8-44da-8d5f-60670e29ab07 (read 2026-11-13). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Netgear](https://alderhq.app/companies/netgear) - Location text: Bengaluru, India - Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · India (evidence: "Location lists "bengaluru"") - Posted: 2026-10-06 (39 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-13 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear/3deee50a-46d8-44da-8d5f-60670e29ab07 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Bengaluru, n 5): p25 ₹36.1L, median ₹42.5L, p75 ₹65L - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 1 ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Switching Software Engineer to lead innovation and development of cutting-edge managed switching solutions for small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. This role requires deep technical expertise in switching software architecture and product-level understanding to drive breakthrough innovations in cost-effective, feature-rich managed switches from 10GB to 400GB targeting SME deployments. ### Key Responsibilities Product Innovation Leadership: Drive breakthrough innovations in SME-focused switching features including zero-touch provisioning, cloud-based management integration, and AI-powered network optimization SME Feature Development: Lead development of enterprise-grade features optimized for SME deployments: simplified network segmentation, automated VLAN provisioning, intelligent traffic prioritization, and plug-and-play enterprise security Cost-Performance Optimization: Innovate cost-effective solutions that deliver enterprise functionality at SME price points while maintaining performance Customer-Driven Innovation: Lead research into SME networking pain points and develop innovative software solutions for simplified network management Platform Differentiation: Drive technical differentiation through innovative features like ML-based network anomaly detection, automated capacity planning, and predictive maintenance for SME environments Market-Focused Architecture: Design switching architectures that balance advanced enterprise features with SME deployment simplicity and cost constraints Innovation Partnerships: Collaborate with product management and field teams to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation Competitive Analysis: Lead technical competitive analysis and drive innovation to maintain market leadership in SME managed switching ### SME Market Product Knowledge SME Network Challenges: Deep understanding of SME networking constraints including limited IT staff, budget sensitivity, and simplified management requirements Market Positioning: Knowledge of SME switching market dynamics, competitive landscape, and differentiation opportunities Enterprise Feature Adaptation: Expertise in adapting complex enterprise features for simplified SME deployment and management TCO Optimization: Understanding of total cost of ownership considerations for SME customers including deployment, management, and maintenance costs ### Advanced Switching Features for SME Market Intelligent Auto-Configuration: Zero-touch VLAN setup, automated QoS policies, and self-configuring network segmentation Cloud Integration: Seamless integration with cloud management platforms and hybrid cloud networking Security Automation: Automated threat detection, network access control, and security policy enforcement optimized for SME environments Performance Intelligence: ML-driven bandwidth optimization, traffic analytics, and capacity planning for growing SME networks Simplified Network Virtualization: Easy-to-deploy network segmentation and micro-segmentation for SME security requirements Branch Office Connectivity: Advanced SD-WAN integration, site-to-site VPN automation, and centralized branch management Guest Network Management: Sophisticated guest access control with time-based policies, bandwidth limiting, and secure isolation IoT Device Management: Automated IoT device discovery, classification, and policy enforcement for SME environments Voice/Video Optimization: Advanced QoS for unified communications, video conferencing optimization, and real-time application prioritization Network Analytics: Comprehensive network visibility, user behavior analytics, and automated reporting for SME IT teams ### Innovation & Technical Leadership Emerging Technology Integration: Drive adoption of AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT integration in SME switching solutions Patent Development: Lead development of patentable innovations in SME networking and switching technology Industry Standards: Contribute to industry standards development with focus on SME networking requirements --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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