About NETGEARNETGEAR delivers world-class connectivity and cybersecurity through premium hardware, cloud services, and mobile experiences. We power connected homes and businesses with intelligent networking, subscription services, and secure digital experiences across Consumer and Enterprise divisions.We are evolving our cloud ecosystem into a unified, scalable platform that accelerates innovation, protects revenue-critical systems, and enables engineering teams to operate at the highest levels of performance.Role OverviewLocation: Cork office - NETGEAR's European HeadquartersWorking Model: Hybrid 3 days a week on siteReporting to: VP EngineeringAs Director of Cloud & Engineering Enablement, you will lead the transformation of NETGEAR's cloud platform into a modern, automation-first, high-performance engineering ecosystem serving both Consumer and Enterprise divisions.You will oversee:- Cloud Platform Engineering- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)- Cloud Architecture- Cloud Shared Services (account management, Stripe billing, AWS IoT agents, cloud API infrastructure)This is a culture-shaping leadership role. You will move the organization from manual processes and reactive operations toward self-service infrastructure, engineered reliability, AI-enabled development, and measurable engineering excellence.The mandate is clear: remove friction, unblock engineers, increase velocity, protect revenue systems, and embed a durable culture of ownership and operational discipline.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Platform & AutomationBuild and evolve a unified cloud platform serving Consumer and Enterprise divisionsEliminate manual infrastructure and deployment processesImplement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) across environmentsEnable engineers to self-serve infrastructure, deployments, and production monitoringStandardize CI/CD pipelines and release practicesReduce dependency bottlenecks and operational frictionThe platform should accelerate engineering - not gate it.Site Reliability Engineering & Operational ExcellenceEstablish and scale a strong SRE culture across engineeringDefine SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets across shared servicesReduce production incidents and improve MTTRDrive disciplined incident response and permanent root-cause eliminationLead observability maturity (Datadog implementation experience a distinct advantage)Reduce operational toil through automationHigh-Performance Engineering & DORA MetricsEstablish DORA metrics as a core performance disciplineImprove deployment frequency and reduce lead time for changesLower change failure rate through automation and test rigorIncrease release confidence across cloud servicesProvide transparent engineering performance reporting to leadershipYou will treat engineering performance as measurable, improvable, and strategic.AI-Enabled EngineeringChampion adoption of AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Cloud Code, emerging AI assistants)Define responsible usage guardrails and best practicesIncrease productivity through AI-assisted coding, debugging, and test generationMeasure and demonstrate the impact of AI adoption on velocity and qualityAI is a force multiplier - not an experiment.Modern Test Automation & QualityDrive strong automation across unit, integration, and end-to-end testingImplement shift-left testing principlesReduce manual regression processesEmbed production observability into quality validationRaise engineering discipline around release confidenceCloud ArchitectureDefine architectural standards and guardrailsPrevent service sprawl and architectural driftEnsure scalable, cost-efficient cloud designAlign cloud architecture with long-term product and business strategySupport both enterprise-grade and high-scale consumer use casesCloud Shared ServicesAccountable for the engineering and reliability of:Account management servicesSubscription and Stripe billing systemsAWS IoT agents and device connectivity infrastructureCore cloud API services powering mobile, web, and device ecosystemsRequired Qualifications12+ years of engineering experience with significant cloud leadership responsibilityProven track record transforming engineering teams into high-performing organizationsExperience operating and scaling cloud platforms (AWS highly advantageous)Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Strong SRE and reliability engineering backgroundDemonstrated experience improving DORA metrics in production environmentsExperience implementing and rolling out enterprise observability platforms (e.g., Datadog)Experience leading AI tooling adoption across engineering teamsExperience operating revenue-critical systems at scaleExcellent stakeholder management across Product, Engineering, Security, and FinancePreferred QualificationsExperience supporting both Consumer and Enterprise product ecosystemsExperience with AWS IoT infrastructure and large-scale device connectivityExperience operating subscription and billing systems (e.g. Stripe)Understanding of cloud financial governance and cost optimizationExperience building self-service internal developer platformsCompany 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.
