Quality Assurance Engineer - Home Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid vacation 15 days

11 paid holidays

Regular salary reviews & pay raises

Wellness benefits & gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer for the Home Networking team. You will perform manual and automated testing on Wi-Fi routers, Mesh Wi‑Fi, and network adapters, and collaborate with R&D to reproduce issues and improve reliability.

Required are a CS-related degree and 1–3 years in network product testing, plus basic networking knowledge and debugging tools. Great benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in network products testing.
• Basic understanding of Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Use basic networking tools for debugging and performance testing.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing on Wi-Fi routers, Mesh Wi-Fi, network adapters, accessories, etc.
• Execute test cases and document results to ensure product functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Work with senior QA engineers and R&D to analyze bugs and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Participate in Local Test & Beta Test, collect user feedback, and follow up on reproducing issues.
• Learn and contribute to test automation by writing simple scripts (e.g., Python).

Skills

Networking experience

Test execution

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

iPerf

Wireshark

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 an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer for our Home Networking team! In our team, you can always 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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual and automated testing on Wi-Fi routers, Mesh Wi-Fi, network adapters, accessories, etc.
• Execute test cases and document results to ensure product functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Work with senior QA engineers and R&D to analyze bugs and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Participate in or assist with Local Test & Beta Test, collect user feedback, and follow up on reproducing issues.
• Learn and contribute to test automation by writing simple scripts (e.g., Python).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in network products testing
• Basic understanding of Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Use basic networking tools (e.g., iPerf, Wireshark) for debugging and performance testing.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit, able to effectively collaborate with different teams.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience in developing and testing Wi-Fi routers, mesh Wi-Fi systems Familiarity with test automation tools and basic scripting experience (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Deep understanding of user experience, attention to detail, and ability to think and analyze problems from a user perspective.

Salary range: $100,000 - 130,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building event

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,

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