Embedded Network Software Engineer – Home Networking

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and lunch Fridays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews

Gym membership

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize consumer networking products such as routers, access points, and switches.

You will lead chipset bring-up, SDK integration, and real‑time firmware development across multiple hardware platforms. You will collaborate with product management and hardware teams, implement features in C/C++, ensure performance, memory efficiency, and power usage, and contribute to documentation, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing embedded software.
• Strong skills in software design, programming (C/C++), scripting, and debugging.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems (e.g., RTOS, Linux) and real‑time system design.
• Knowledge of network protocols and standards (e.g., DHCP, IPv4, IPv6).
• Experience working with microcontrollers, processors, and hardware interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO.
• Proficiency with debugging tools like GDB, Wireshark, and terminal applications.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including version control, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management to conduct technical research and feasibility assessments that guide product design decisions.
• Design and develop embedded networking products, leading chipset bring‑up, SDK integration, and application development across multiple hardware platforms.
• Partner with hardware teams to implement hardware‑dependent functions and resolve integration challenges.
• Develop new features for real‑time embedded systems using C/C++, optimizing firmware for performance, memory efficiency, and power usage to meet stringent system requirements.
• Create clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, software architecture, and other necessary documents to support future development, maintainability, and effective collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, providing feedback to uphold coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing, collaborating with QA to define testing strategies and address issues identified during testing.
• Manage firmware releases, including maintaining detailed documentation, user manuals, and change logs for each update.
• Ensure product readiness for production by developing manufacturing tools, facilitating certifications, and providing on‑site support as required.
• Investigate and address customer‑reported issues, implementing firmware updates to enhance performance and resolve issues.
• Mentor junior engineers in coding, debugging, and software design best practices.
• Conduct industry analysis to stay informed of trends and maintain a competitive edge in product offerings.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

RTOS/Linux

Network protocols

UART/SPI/I2C/GPIO

GDB/Wireshark debugging

Version control

CI/CD

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GDB

Wireshark

Linux

RTOS

Job description

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize consumer networking products such as routers, access points, and switches.

You will lead chipset bring-up, SDK integration, and real‑time firmware development across multiple hardware platforms. You will collaborate with product management and hardware teams, implement features in C/C++, ensure performance, memory efficiency, and power usage, and contribute to documentation, testing, and