Senior Automation Engineer

As a Senior Automation Engineer at NETGEAR’s Cork office, you will play a key role in driving quality and efficiency across our mobile application development lifecycle. You will design and lead the implementation of scalable, resilient test automation frameworks, while championing best practices across the mobile QA ecosystem. 

You’ll be responsible for designing sophisticated automated testing strategies for iOS and Android platforms, contributing to CI/CD integrations, and mentoring junior team members in modern quality engineering practices. You'll also lead initiatives to improve test infrastructure and coverage across mobile and backend systems. 

This hybrid position requires approximately two days per month in our Cork office 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Architect, design, and implement advanced automated test suites for NETGEAR’s mobile (iOS/Android) applications and supporting backend systems. 

• Own and evolve the automation infrastructure to ensure scalability, maintainability, and high performance in alignment with CI/CD best practices. 

• Implement and manage static code analysis using Sonarqube. 

• Utilize test management tools (e.g., Zephyr) to oversee test case design, execution cycles, and quality reporting with full transparency. 

• Drive cross-platform testing efforts using tools like BrowserStack to ensure compatibility across diverse mobile devices and operating systems. 

• Mentor and guide other QA and automation engineers, promoting high standards in test coverage, coding practices, and process improvement. 

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to understand requirements and proactively identify automation opportunities. 

• Lead root cause analysis of test failures, user-reported bugs, and system logs; document and present findings to drive engineering quality. 

• Act as a technical owner for specific automation modules or pipelines and drive improvements aligned with business goals. 

• Support the mocking of services and APIs to facilitate isolated and efficient testing scenarios. 

• Champion automation-first thinking and help embed a culture of quality across the mobile development lifecycle. 

About You: 

Minimum Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on QA automation OR scripting/DevOps, ideally with a mobile or consumer product focus. 

• Strong expertise in tools like Selenium, Appium, XCTest, or Espresso. 

• Deep familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and experience integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines. 

• Understanding of security best practices and how to build security into the pipelines.  

• Proven track record in building or scaling automated frameworks in fast-paced development environments. 

• Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git. 

• Ability to work independently while also mentoring others and contributing to team-wide quality initiatives. 

Desired Skills: 

• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Swift, Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript. 

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including monitoring and optimizing performance of automation in CI/CD systems. 

• Experience in API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Insomnia. 

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. 

• Exposure to IoT or networking products (routers, mesh Wi-Fi systems, smart home hubs). 

• Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other hardware-level integrations with mobile apps. 

What we Offer:   

• Competitive compensation package, including equity and bonus opportunities. 

• 35 days of vacation (including public holidays). 

• Flexible hybrid working model. 

• 100% covered private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

• Up to 12% employer contribution to a generous Master Trust Pension scheme. 

• Life Assurance. 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). 

• Learning & Development benefits, including tuition reimbursement. 

• Parking 

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