Senior System Engineering Manager 
Location: US, CA, San Jose
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Computer Networking
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:
Senior System Engineering Manager San Jose, CA  SUMMARY:The Sr. Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for defining product system architecture including chipset selection, HW architecture, HW/FW split, system memory requirements, and SW architecture for all Service Provider Business Unit products. This will include developing and maintaining products functional specifications, technical presentations, RFP responses, and technical articles (white papers, case studies, and trade pub article placements). The systems architect works closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), R&D, HW & Software development teams, and ODM partners to ensure all key aspects of the systems architecture are addressed and implemented for success of the product line.

Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Review product #URL_842c04e8abf323f33c1d9d1a5aaaf69d4949319a424a2f6783dc42e9280d1072# define system architecture to meet the requirementsWill be the owner of product system definition for all SPBU products.Will participate in technical discussions with customer to present strengths of product architecture.Review all new designs and implementations to ensure minimal deviation from existing architecture.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.Takes the role as internal expert as well as external spokesperson and evangelist for SPBU Products architecture.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 and system architecture for the software team.Work closely with partners to define architecture and testable requirements for taking new products and features to market.QUALIFICATIONS: Strong technical background with prior experience working with Service Providers in the Telco, Cable and/or Mobile space.Must have the ability to transform abstract concepts into a concise, clear, and structured requirment documents including presentations and technical briefs.Ability to take a new technical standard, understand and translate detailed system architecture.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 system 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 system development including HW and SW is a must.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 environment Qualified 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.