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NETGEAR is looking for a
Senior Desktop Agent Developer
to drive the development of our desktop clients (Windows and macOS) for a next-generation security platform. In this role, you will design and build secure, performant, and user-friendly desktop applications that enable access to critical cybersecurity features, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), VPN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and other advanced network security capabilities. As a Senior Desktop Application Developer, you will work closely with backend, security, and product teams to deliver a seamless desktop experience integrated with NETGEAR s security services. You will play a key role in ensuring that our applications meet high standards for security, usability, and performance across both platforms.
This role will require 3 days in the Bangalore Office.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, product managers, UX/UI designers, and QA to define and implement desktop features.
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Ensure applications follow security best practices, protect user data, and comply with OS-specific guidelines for application signing, sandboxing, and secure installation.
Required Qualifications:
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5 8 years of professional experience in desktop application development for Windows (C#, .NET, Win32, WPF) and/or macOS (Objective-C, Swift, SwiftUI, AppKit).
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Hands-on experience with desktop networking APIs and system-level frameworks, including Windows Filtering Platform (WFP), WinINet, or macOS Network Extension framework.
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Proven experience with application packaging and deployment tools (e.g., MSI, ClickOnce, Apple Notarization, DMG installers) for both enterprise and public distribution.
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Strong understanding of desktop security practices, including secure storage, encryption, sandboxing, keychain/credential store integration, and user authentication.
Preferred Qualifications (optional):
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for desktop applications (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TeamCity), including crash reporting and telemetry via platforms like
Sentry
, App Center
, or Crashlytics
for desktop.
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.
Were a performance-driven, talented and connected team thats 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 youve 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.