Role Overview
As a Principal Android Engineer at NETGEAR, you will play a strategic and highly impactful role in shaping our mobile experience. This position is designed for a deeply experienced technical leader who thrives at the intersection of product innovation, engineering excellence, and business alignment.
You will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that span mobile, embedded, and cloud systems. With significant autonomy, you will own the delivery of key technical initiatives aligned with organizational goals and drive innovation in both product experience and engineering practices.
Your work will directly influence the short- and medium-term success of NETGEAR’s software strategy, while mentoring others and raising the engineering bar across the team.
Location: Cork (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Sr Manager, Mobile Applications
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the architecture, design, and development of NETGEAR’s Android applications, focusing on scalability, performance, and usability.
Collaborate directly with functional leadership and cross-functional teams to align technical execution with business strategy.
Own delivery of end-to-end initiatives that bridge mobile, embedded, and cloud technologies.
Apply engineering judgment to evaluate, adapt, and define complex methods and solutions that support long-term goals.
Drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern development workflows to optimize speed and quality.
Introduce new ideas, tools, and methodologies that raise engineering efficiency and product impact.
Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and system debugging across multiple layers.
Provide mentorship and guidance to Android engineers, nurturing a culture of technical excellence and growth.
Establish and track clear objectives, delivering measurable results aligned with quarterly goals.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of Android development experience using Kotlin and Java, with a demonstrated history of leading impactful technical initiatives.
Deep expertise in Android OS architecture, platform services, and system-level integrations.
Strong design and architectural skills with experience in distributed systems and scalable application development.
Advanced proficiency in Material Design and crafting modern, responsive UIs.
Proven ability to work across embedded, mobile, and cloud systems to build cohesive product experiences.
Significant experience with DevOps pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Fastlane), automation, and secure software delivery.
Demonstrated exposure to AI/ML concepts and tools relevant to improving software engineering efficiency (e.g., code generation, test automation, performance optimization, intelligent debugging).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex technical environments.
Track record of influencing business outcomes through technology decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and/or cross-platform frameworks.
Experience with IoT systems or integrations involving Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or networking hardware.
Strong communicator with the ability to articulate technical direction to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with AI/ML tools or concepts that support developer productivity or improve engineering workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, and similar AI-assisted development tools).
Demonstrated experience in defining and delivering on engineering strategy.
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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