Sr. Engineer, Product Test

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Test Engineer with deep expertise in wireless networking and applied AI/ML. In this role, you will validate WiFi routers in both controlled and real-world environments, lead AI/ML-driven test automation and anomaly detection, and engage directly with customers to resolve complex issues. A strong customer focus is key—you will collaborate across teams and with end users to ensure product reliability, streamline live debugging, and deliver solutions that elevate the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform WiFi product testing in controlled wireless environments and real-world conditions.

· Debug and troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and stability issues.

· Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports.

· Use tools such as IXIA Chariot, Iperf/Jperf, Wireshark, and analyzers for test execution.

· Apply AI/ML techniques for anomaly detection, performance prediction, and log analysis.

· Develop automation pipelines using Python and ML frameworks to reduce manual testing.

· Build AI-driven dashboards and visualization tools for real-time test insights.

· Collaborate with development teams to analyze root causes and verify fixes.

· Conduct regression testing to ensure product reliability after firmware/software updates.

· Implement ML-based decision-making in automated test execution and reporting workflows.

· Participate in the design and development of wireless testers and test setups.

· Support live customer debugging sessions and provide hands-on technical expertise for customer-facing issues.

· Document issues with clear, reproducible bug reports.

Required Qualifications

· BSEE or MSEE with GPA 3.0+

· 5+ years of professional experience in networking or wireless testing

· Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies (802.11 standards, mesh networking)

· Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

· Hands-on experience with routers, APs, extenders, and IoT devices

· Strong grasp of TCP/IP and protocols (HTTP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, etc.)

· Experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, or similar)

· Exposure to wireless/RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, VNA, Oscilloscope)

· Background in performance benchmarking, stress testing, and traffic simulation

· Familiarity with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting

· Experience with collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)

· Excellent communication skills, with ability to document findings clearly and support live customer debugging sessions

Why Join NETGEAR

At NETGEAR, we are redefining the future of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We innovate relentlessly to power businesses, connect homes, and enrich lives worldwide.

Our values drive us:

· Dare to Transform – Shape the future of networking with innovation.

· Connect and Delight – Deliver solutions that customers love.

· Communicate Courageously – Share openly and honestly.

· Win It Together – Collaborate across teams to achieve success.

If you’re passionate about WiFi, excited by the possibilities of AI/ML, and motivated to make a real impact through customer-focused problem solving, we’d love to have you on our team.

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 connec