Software Architect 
Location: US, , San Jose
Department: Engineering 
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Engineering
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
NETGEAR and Aptitude Staffing Solutions have partnered up in an effort to streamline the hiring process and provide a more efficient and effective recruitng model.  Our focus is to help develop and achieve your career goals while makeing a solid geographical, cultural and professional fiit when leveraging your career into your new and exciting professional venture!  NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs innovative, branded technology solutions that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of small- to medium-sized businesses and home users. The company offers an end-to-end networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 27,000 retail locations around the globe, and via more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. Recruiting: #EMAIL_f4da338e899ddba983ac771b001681d1d2d93b3327ddc420a15f4e5a310071a9#  Media Inquiries: #EMAIL_1009f70bbfd3e2b05e1e73a998e14884ac7a09fe35b338b1f7f8767cf03effce# Investor Relations: #EMAIL_7ae15a228205094fb8cf58fbcb428394154f1c25f9629da4d54e091b86ce1037#

Description:
Software ArchitectSan Jose, CA The Short & Sweet:The software architect is responsible for the all of the software architecture activities for theSPBU (Service Provider Business Unit). S/he will maintain overall responsibility to devise, develop and implement SPBU messaging on the Internet including Company corporate website and its affiliates. He is also responsible to track and if necessary, represent SPBU at the appropriate standards bodies that influence SPBU product strategy. The SLA works closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), R&D, Marketing Communications, and worldwide Sales and Company’s technology and ODM partners to ensure all key aspects of the technical product strategy are addressed and implemented for success of the product line. Essentials: Develop, devise and implement an overall software Strategy for SPBU.Will be the owner of the operating system platform roadmap and its delivery to all the platforms supported.Will attend relevant forums to define specifications for new features and technologies.Defines goals and strategy to achieve thought leadership in the market place for Company, achieves cross-functional support and executes.Defines, constantly reviews, and differentiates the feature sets of the entire product line and individual products active in the product life cycle.Provide input for developing compelling and comprehensive product collateral to support SPBU Marketing and Sales teams for pre-sales and post-sales activities. Collateral includes Datasheets, Product Briefs/Slicks, White Papers, Case Studies, Product Presentations, and when needed, Videos.Activities encompass contributing articles in technical and trade publications, industry analyst briefings, Press Releases, and trade show speaking engagements.Takes the role as internal expert as well as external spokesperson and evangelist for SPBU Products.Working closely with the software team, help develop a strong patent portfolio.Provide technical leadership in responding to RFIs and RFPs.Take high level feature requirements from marketing teams and customers and write detailed feature specifications for the software team.Work closely with partners to define architecture and requirements for tasking new products and features to market.  

Requirements:
Desired Skills & Experience:Strong technical background, with prior experience working with Service Providers in the Telco, Cable and/or Mobile space.Ability to take a new technical standard, understand and translate into relevant requirements for the products is a must.Must have the ability to work independently to devise overall software strategy and drive the implementation while working with cross-functional teams.Ability to communicate & gain support for project vision.Strong understanding of networking and consumer electronics, technology and products related to product line.Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with people from all regions at all technical and management levels.Mature communication with partners, peers and managers. Skillful verbal and writing abilities and effective presentation skills.Five to seven years of software architecture in telecom and networking experience with demonstrated knowledge of technology, industry and branding.Thorough understanding of the service provider market is a must.Demonstrated leadership skills to focus internal resources, coordinate R&D and coordinate business partners.Past background in software development is a must to understand and work closely with software engineers.B.S./ In Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Benefits:
What Is Offered:Very competitive base salary.30% bonus structure, guaranteed annually.Significant stake in equity/stock optionsFull benefits package along with many perksOpportunity for Executive-level advancement and career leverageWorld renowned leadership, mentorship, and a very attractive culture/work environmentRelocation assistence if neededSigning bonus through placement agency Unique and attractive company culture and environment Highly visable products, leading technologies and recognition Global environment, global product stage in a fast-paced, start-up environmentQualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting.  Direct email and phone calls are not being considered.  Thank you for your cooperation.  Please no recruiters.