Sr. Engineer, CI/CD
About the role
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Engineer, CI/CD DevOps to join our dynamic team at Netgear. As our Sr. CI/CD DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes that drive our innovative projects forward. You will collaborate with talented teams across the organization, managing build servers and overseeing new product platform initialization to enable cutting-edge development. Your expertise in CI/CD systems, automation, and cloud infrastructure will be crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our development and deployment processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements, working with a company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Join us and contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that make a real impact. If you are passionate about CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role, expected to be on-site three days a week in our Richmond, BC office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, development, and cloud operations, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other automation tools to support the development and deployment of firmware and software projects
- Build automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring they operate flawlessly and efficiently
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for CI/CD processes, build systems, and deployment workflows
- Improve and encourage development hygiene by incorporating unit testing, code coverage, code quality checks within our CI/CD pipelines
- Implement CI/CD solution process and tools including IDE, version control (git, GitHub), continuous integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), code quality coverage (SonarQube), continuous deployment, test and release management (JFrog)
- Provide support and guidance to team members on best practices for CI/CD and automation
- Improve software developer productivity by designing and developing full-featured build systems (cmake); implementing tools and scripts that enable efficient, flexible builds
- Integrate the build system to the bug tracking system (JIRA) and test automation framework
- Develop an efficient software deployment process
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build servers, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
- Identify and propagate best practices and processes related to source code and configuration management. Troubleshoot build and release problems
- Review DevOps infrastructure design and advise development teams on optimizations as appropriate to maximize security, stability, cost and performance
- Communicate releases related activities to all the stakeholders and take their feedback to improve the process.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Define the branching and merging strategy of versions / baselines across releases
- Coordinate production release pushes, monitoring and analyzing deployment data
- Manage firmware builds and oversee new product platform initialization to enable development
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with a production Git environment (GitHub and GitHub Enterprise preferred)
- Experience with build release and configuration management practices, including branch-based development and patch/merging oriented work flow.
- 7-10 years experience with scripting and automation experience in, C/C++, Python, bash, or similar languages.
- 4-6 years experience in designing and developing CI test automation scripts
- 7-10 years experience with building software for embedded systems (OpenWRT, Yocto or Silicon vendor SDKs)
- Experience in Automatic change log/release note creation, including experience with integrating bug tracking and commit messages.
- Experience in implementing Gated submissions (i.e. submitted software must pass unit tests before progressing)
- Proficient in using CI/CD tools such as SonarQube, JIRA, Artifactory, K8S Clusters, Github Actions, JFrog, Docker
- Experience with logging, tracing, proxy, and monitoring dashboard tools
- Thorough understanding of DevSecOps deployment and management principles through CI/CD
- Ability to coordinate between cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent software releases
- 4-6 years of experience in one of Release Engineering, Test Automation, DevOps etc.
- Proficient in Linux administration and shell scripting
Preferred Qualifications (optional):
- Experience with firmware development and testing.
- Knowledge of networking and telecommunications.
- Experience in Auto-updating package repositories with build system artifacts
- Experience in Static analysis tools, code metrics, test coverage, etc.
- Experience in Testing using virtual targets hosted on cloud infrastructure (foreign CPUs in particular, i.e. ARM QEMU on x86 host)
- Experience in building farms, particularly with cross-toolchains
- Experience in Publishing ‘live’ internal documentation from codebase (e.g. using Doxygen) as an artifact of builds.
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.
Compensation Range: CA$110K - CA$125K
About NETGEAR
We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
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.
Sales: sales@netgear.com
Media Inquiries: pressrelations@netgear.com
Investor Relations: netgearir@netgear.com
Sr. Engineer, CI/CD
About the role
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Engineer, CI/CD DevOps to join our dynamic team at Netgear. As our Sr. CI/CD DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes that drive our innovative projects forward. You will collaborate with talented teams across the organization, managing build servers and overseeing new product platform initialization to enable cutting-edge development. Your expertise in CI/CD systems, automation, and cloud infrastructure will be crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our development and deployment processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements, working with a company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Join us and contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that make a real impact. If you are passionate about CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role, expected to be on-site three days a week in our Richmond, BC office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, development, and cloud operations, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other automation tools to support the development and deployment of firmware and software projects
- Build automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring they operate flawlessly and efficiently
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for CI/CD processes, build systems, and deployment workflows
- Improve and encourage development hygiene by incorporating unit testing, code coverage, code quality checks within our CI/CD pipelines
- Implement CI/CD solution process and tools including IDE, version control (git, GitHub), continuous integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), code quality coverage (SonarQube), continuous deployment, test and release management (JFrog)
- Provide support and guidance to team members on best practices for CI/CD and automation
- Improve software developer productivity by designing and developing full-featured build systems (cmake); implementing tools and scripts that enable efficient, flexible builds
- Integrate the build system to the bug tracking system (JIRA) and test automation framework
- Develop an efficient software deployment process
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build servers, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
- Identify and propagate best practices and processes related to source code and configuration management. Troubleshoot build and release problems
- Review DevOps infrastructure design and advise development teams on optimizations as appropriate to maximize security, stability, cost and performance
- Communicate releases related activities to all the stakeholders and take their feedback to improve the process.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Define the branching and merging strategy of versions / baselines across releases
- Coordinate production release pushes, monitoring and analyzing deployment data
- Manage firmware builds and oversee new product platform initialization to enable development
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with a production Git environment (GitHub and GitHub Enterprise preferred)
- Experience with build release and configuration management practices, including branch-based development and patch/merging oriented work flow.
- 7-10 years experience with scripting and automation experience in, C/C++, Python, bash, or similar languages.
- 4-6 years experience in designing and developing CI test automation scripts
- 7-10 years experience with building software for embedded systems (OpenWRT, Yocto or Silicon vendor SDKs)
- Experience in Automatic change log/release note creation, including experience with integrating bug tracking and commit messages.
- Experience in implementing Gated submissions (i.e. submitted software must pass unit tests before progressing)
- Proficient in using CI/CD tools such as SonarQube, JIRA, Artifactory, K8S Clusters, Github Actions, JFrog, Docker
- Experience with logging, tracing, proxy, and monitoring dashboard tools
- Thorough understanding of DevSecOps deployment and management principles through CI/CD
- Ability to coordinate between cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent software releases
- 4-6 years of experience in one of Release Engineering, Test Automation, DevOps etc.
- Proficient in Linux administration and shell scripting
Preferred Qualifications (optional):
- Experience with firmware development and testing.
- Knowledge of networking and telecommunications.
- Experience in Auto-updating package repositories with build system artifacts
- Experience in Static analysis tools, code metrics, test coverage, etc.
- Experience in Testing using virtual targets hosted on cloud infrastructure (foreign CPUs in particular, i.e. ARM QEMU on x86 host)
- Experience in building farms, particularly with cross-toolchains
- Experience in Publishing ‘live’ internal documentation from codebase (e.g. using Doxygen) as an artifact of builds.
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.
Compensation Range: CA$110K - CA$125K
About NETGEAR
We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
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.
Sales: sales@netgear.com
Media Inquiries: pressrelations@netgear.com
Investor Relations: netgearir@netgear.com