2026 Early Career QA Engineer

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Medical insurance

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews

Gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer to join our Irvine, CA team, focusing on testing networking devices and cloud management. You will design tests for new features, build testbeds, and help ensure high-quality releases while collaborating with R&D engineers.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years QA experience, a degree in CS/SE or related field, and knowledge of routing/switching, IP, TCP/UDP, HTTP, SNMP, and related protocols. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant QA experience, including internships, co-op, research, or project experience.
• Understanding of networking architecture such as Routing/Switching (OSPF / BGP / IS-IS), IP, TCP/UDP, and application layers such as HTTP, SNMP, etc
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Must have continuous work authorization in the US without the need for visa sponsorships

Responsibilities

• Design new feature test plans for networking devices, surveillance products and the cloud management platform.
• Build, maintain Testbed infrastructure and triage automated regression failures with failure analysis to certify software releases.
• Review requirements, specifications and test plans from a testing perspective and provide feedback.
• Write clear procedures, bug descriptions and test reports.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot and debug issues.

Skills

QA testing

Networking basics

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Job description

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview:

We are seeking QA Engineers to join us where you will stay at the forefront of technology, have access to and learn about the latest generation of networking technologies worldwide. Together with other outstanding engineers in the team, you will create reliable, stable, and high-speed network access products for users, provide user-friendly and convenient smart home solutions, and bring convenience to the lives of millions of users worldwide!

Responsibilities:

• New feature test design for networking devices, surveillance products and the cloud management platform.
• Design, build, and maintain Testbed infrastructure, triage Automated regression failures and provide failure analysis to certify software releases.
• Review requirements, specifications and test plans and provide feedback from a testing perspective.
• write clear procedures, bug descriptions and test reports.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to troubleshoot and debug issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 0-2 years of relevant QA experience, including internships, co-op, research, or project experience
• Understanding of networking architecture such as Routing/Switching (OSPF / BGP /IS-IS), IP, TCP/UDP, and application layers such as HTTP, SNMP, etc
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively
• Must have continuous work authorization in the US without the need for visa sponsorships

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience writing quality code (automation test code) with Python
• Experience testing network products is a plus
• Experience with Cloud performance testing is a plus
• Experience with software development is a plus

Compensation- $80,000-$100,000

• Free snacks and drinks
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.