Senior Embedded System Software Engineer (Communication)

TP-Link; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TP-Link is seeking a Senior Embedded System Software Engineer to design and optimize enterprise networking products. You'll develop software systems for devices like routers and access points, and engage in the entire product lifecycle from development to maintenance. This role requires a strong background in C/C++ and embedded Linux, alongside leadership abilities to mentor junior team members.

Benefits

Free snacks and drinks

Provided lunch on Fridays

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews and annual pay increases

Health and wellness benefits, including gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
• Experience in analyzing crash logs and debugging.
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded network devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

Embedded software programming with C/C++

Embedded Linux kernel development

Audio/video encoding

Network technology knowledge

Version control systems (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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 a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise networking products such as routers, access points and so on. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring features from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. You will be involved in every stage of the product life cycle, including development, manufacture, and maintenance and so on.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software systems for embedded network devices.

Design and integrate network solutions into overall architecture and hardware design across multiple platforms

Responsible for device driver development and maintenance, such as Flash, Wi-Fi, wired network etc.

Design and development of features in the area of L2/Bridging/L3/Routing for the network devices.

Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes, including maintaining flow charts, develop manufacture software, identify and fix issues, and make improvements and so on.

Work closely with hardware team to deliver high quality products.

• Responsible for design and development review of software systems.
  
  

Responsible for identifying and fixing bugs prior to software release.

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.

Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver unparalleled user experiences.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Conduct meticulous code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, ensuring strict adherence to coding standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum Of 5 Years Of Related Experience.

Proficiency in embedded software programming skills with C/C++ language.

Experience with embedded Linux kernel and application development.

Experience with audio/video encoding, motor controls software development.

Proficiency in ONVIF, RTCP, RTSP application development.

Knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP etc.

Experience in analyzing crash logs, stack trace, faults by utilizing basic debugging techniques

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with designing and delivering storage software modules. The storage device may be a TF card, hard disk (SSD/HDD/HHD), NAS, and so on.

Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, concurrency, synchronization, memory allocation, file systems).

Knowledge of wireless communication protocols, e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Benefits

Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000

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

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Civil Engineering

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