Cloud Engineer - Java Backend Developer

TP-Link; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Provided lunch on Fridays

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Contributions to 401k funds

Bi-annual reviews

Health and wellness benefits

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

A leading global networking technology company in Irvine, California, is seeking a mid-senior level Cloud Engineer - Java Backend Developer. The successful candidate will design and develop cloud service architecture for telecom operator equipment. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 2 years of experience in high-performance architectures, and a strong foundation in Java. Additional skills in cloud platforms and large-scale data processing are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $100,000–$140,000 and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in designing high-performance architectures.
• Strong foundation in Java and JVM internals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud service architecture for telecom operator equipment.
• Architect user, payment, and analytics systems.
• Conduct research on emerging cloud technologies.

Skills

Java

Redis

Kafka

gRPC

SpringMVC

Netty

Spring Cloud

Service Mesh

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Cloud Engineer - Java Backend Developer at TP-Link

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the cloud service architecture for the unified management platform of telecom operator equipment.
• Architect and develop account, user, payment, and analytics systems for the operator management platform.
• Participate in software development processes, including requirements analysis, architecture design, coding, and testing.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of small to medium‑sized projects.
• Conduct research on cutting‑edge cloud technologies and explore new business scenarios.

Requirements

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in designing highly available, high‑concurrency, and high‑performance distributed architectures.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing architectures for large‑scale internet platforms or enterprise systems.

Professional Skills

• Strong foundation in Java, with in-depth understanding of JVM internals. Hands‑on experience with commonly used middleware technologies such as Redis, Kafka, and gRPC.
• Proficiency in frameworks and technologies such as SpringMVC, Netty, Spring Cloud, and Service Mesh.
• Familiarity with the design and development of major relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
• Expertise in design patterns, with strong coding best practices and documentation skills.

Additional Skills (Preferred, But Not Required)

• Experience in designing and implementing architectures on public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience in large‑scale data processing.

Benefits

Salary range: $100,000‑140,000

• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
• 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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Consumer Electronics