Sr. Systems Engineer, AV & Enterprise, MEA

The role

This person will provide technical leadership and pre-sales consultation for Pro AV and enterprise networking solutions. They will design and architect converged AV/IT networks for customers across the Middle East and Africa.

What you will do

• Deliver pre-sales technical consultation, solution design, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts.
• Design and architect converged AV/IT network solutions for various environments.
• Provide technical leadership across Ethernet switching, Wi-Fi, multicast networking, and AV-over-IP deployments.
• Work with system integrators and consultants to ensure interoperability across AV ecosystems.
• Serve as the technical bridge between customers, partners, and NETGEAR Support.
• Design secure and scalable networks using segmentation and Zero Trust principles.
• Promote and support cloud-managed networking solutions.
• Support large-scale deployments including smart buildings, hospitality venues, campuses, and live events.
• Enable the regional partner ecosystem through technical training and joint engagements.
• Represent NETGEAR at regional industry events, trade shows, and partner engagements.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Pro AV Engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Proven experience working with system integrators, consultants, and enterprise customers in the MEA region.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across wired, wireless, and IP-based media networks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and partner-driven environment.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Layer 2/Layer 3 networking - VLANs, routing, link aggregation, and segmentation.
• AV-over-IP networking - multicast design and optimisation, QoS, and PTP timing fundamentals.
• Enterprise Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) - RF design, site surveys, and performance optimisation.
• Zero Trust security concepts - segmentation, identity-based access, and secure onboarding.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with REST APIs, automation, or scripting (e.g., Python)
• Experience with leading AV and enterprise ecosystems (e.g., Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Riedel, EVS, or similar)
• Experience with IP-based monitoring or orchestration platforms (e.g., TAG, Nevion, Evertz, or similar)
• Strong experience supporting hospitality, large venues, smart buildings, or government projects
• Exposure to multi-site or WAN-connected environments
• Additional French language skill
• Industry certifications such as AVIXA CTS/CTS-D/CTS-I, CCNA/CCNP, CWNA, or equivalent

About the company

NETGEAR is on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions. They turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.