Senior Embedded Networking Engineer – Wi‑Fi & Leadership

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Gym membership

Team events

Job summary

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

You will collaborate across teams to bring projects from concept to completion and mentor junior engineers. The role requires 5+ years in embedded systems, C/C++, Linux, and networking protocols, with leadership experience and a track record of delivering high-performance, reliable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of embedded systems design and development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly.
• Experience with Linux and device drivers.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi.
• Hands-on experience with networking products: routers, APs, switches.
• Familiarity with HTTPS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, Linux stack internals.
• Git and CI tools for version control and automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management for design decisions.
• Design and develop embedded networking products across hardware platforms.
• Define system requirements and ensure scalable solutions.
• Work with hardware teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Develop and optimize features, troubleshoot networking issues.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly

Linux

Networking

Git

CI/CD

Debugging

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Git

CI Tools

Job description

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

You will collaborate across teams to bring projects from concept to completion and mentor junior engineers. The role requires 5+ years in embedded systems, C/C++, Linux, and networking protocols, with leadership experience and a track record of delivering high-performance, reliable products.