Software Engineering Manager

Role Overview

Location: Cork - NETGEAR's Centre of Excellence

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on site in our Cork office)

Reporting to: Director, Mobile Applications

NETGEAR is seeking an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to join our Mobile App team based in Cork. You’ll play a key role in leading and growing our engineering presence locally — helping to build a world-class team delivering a brand-new mobile app that powers NETGEAR’s next generation of connected experiences for millions of users worldwide.

You will manage a talented mix of full-time engineers, contractors, and graduates, supporting their growth, performance, and day-to-day success. You’ll also collaborate closely with product and design partners to define and deliver a best-in-class mobile experience built for performance, reliability, and seamless interaction with NETGEAR’s family of connected devices.

As part of NETGEAR’s modern engineering culture, you’ll leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate software delivery, improve team efficiency, and reduce the operational toll on engineers.

This is an exceptional opportunity to build something new — leading a team developing a mobile app from the ground up, designed around Bluetooth-connected IoT devices and cloud synchronization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing mobile engineering team in Cork, spanning a range of experience levels.

• Manage a mix of contractors and full-time engineers, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and accountability across all contributors.

• Drive technical excellence in app architecture, performance, and connectivity — with a strong focus on Bluetooth and IoT integration.

• Provide hands-on guidance when needed — from reviewing code and design documents to contributing to architectural discussions.

• Partner with Product, Design, and Cloud Engineering teams to deliver seamless, reliable app-to-device and app-to-cloud experiences.

• Support the career development of full-time employees through coaching, feedback, and structured growth paths.

• Ensure timely delivery of app features and releases that align with NETGEAR’s strategic roadmap.

• Champion modern software development practices, including automation, testing, and CI/CD.

• Promote the use of AI-assisted development tools to improve velocity, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall quality.

• Foster a culture of empathy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in either Android or iOS development, with a proven record of delivering high-quality apps at scale.

• 3+ years of people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing software engineers.

• Strong background in building consumer-grade mobile apps that interact with hardware or IoT devices.

• Solid understanding of Bluetooth connectivity, device pairing, and communication protocols.

• Experience with cloud-connected apps, including syncing data and managing device state across mobile and cloud platforms.

• Experience with subscription and payment platforms such as Stripe, PayPal, or Apple Pay is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience adopting or promoting AI tooling to enhance software delivery and team efficiency.

• Experience with observability and performance monitoring tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or AppDynamics, and an understanding of how observability can improve mobile app responsiveness and user experience.

• Ability to balance leadership and technical depth — comfortable being hands-on when needed.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams and diverse cultures.

• Empowering leadership style that inspires and motivates individuals and teams to achieve their best work.

• Strong sense of ownership combined with a proactive, self-starting mindset to drive initiatives forward and deliver results.

Preferred Requirements

• AWS and Datadog experience

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.