Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Home Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contributions

15 days vacation

11 holidays

Team-building events

Wellness benefits

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Home Networking Test Engineer to lead QA efforts for home networking products, including Wi‑Fi routers and Mesh systems. You will design and execute system‑level test plans, simulate media evaluations, and collaborate with R&D to troubleshoot complex issues.

Strong leadership and deep Wi‑Fi knowledge are essential. The role emphasizes hands‑on testing, test design, and cross‑functional teamwork with Product Management, Hardware, and chipset

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience with networking products and experience leading testing activities for NPI projects.
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi/WLAN technologies, including IEEE 802.11 protocols, Wi‑Fi generations and features, and hands‑on Wi‑Fi product testing.
• Understanding of TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, IPTV.
• Troubleshooting wireless and wired networking issues with analysis of packet captures, logs, and test data.
• Proficiency with network testing tools such as iPerf, Wireshark, IxChariot.
• Strong test analysis and design capabilities to develop test plans and identify risks.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with independent issue resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration with R&D, Product Management, Hardware, vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts for home networking products like Wi‑Fi routers, Mesh Wi‑Fi, network adapters, and USB accessories.
• Execute system‑level test cases requiring extensive experience and judgment.
• Simulate media evaluations to ensure test results meet expectations.
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases from product specs and industry standards.
• Explore user scenarios and establish local testing standards that reflect user perception.
• Lead test strategy discussions, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D to troubleshoot and debug issues.

Skills

QA/testing experience

Wi‑Fi/WLAN technologies

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting skills

Network testing tools

Test analysis & design

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Tools

iPerf

Wireshark

IxChariot

Job description

About Us

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. We are seeking an experienced Senior Home Networking Test Engineer to join us!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the quality assurance efforts for home networking products such as Wi‑Fi routers, Mesh Wi‑Fi, network adapters, and USB accessories
• Responsible for executing system‑level test cases that require extensive experience and sound judgment
• Simulate media evaluations to ensure that the test results meet expectations
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product specifications and industry standards
• Explore user scenarios and establish local testing standards that align with user perception
• Lead test strategy discussions, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements
• Collaborate with the R&D team to troubleshoot and debug issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience with networking products, with a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and quality assurance practices. Proven experience independently leading testing activities for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi/WLAN technologies, including IEEE 802.11 protocols, major Wi‑Fi generations and key features (e.g., Wi‑Fi 5/6/6E/7), Wi‑Fi testing methodologies, and end‑to‑end Wi‑Fi test coverage. Hands‑on Wi‑Fi product testing experience is required.
• Solid understanding of common networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, and IPTV.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both wireless and wired networking issues, with the ability to analyze packet captures, logs, and test data to identify root causes.
• Proficiency with network testing and analysis tools such as iPerf/iPerf3, Wireshark, and IxChariot.
• Strong test analysis and test design capabilities, with the ability to independently analyze complex features, identify risks, develop test strategies, and design comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to independently drive complex technical issues from identification through resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with R&D, Product Management, Hardware, chipset vendors, and other cross‑functional teams.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on development or testing experience with Wi‑Fi routers, Mesh Wi‑Fi systems, gateways, or other consumer/home networking products.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi Alliance certification and/or wireless regulatory and compliance testing.
• Strong understanding of user experience and real‑world usage scenarios, with close attention to product quality and details and the ability to identify issues from an end‑user perspective.
• Proven experience designing and building automated testing frameworks or test systems, including test architecture, tool development, and automation deployment.
• Experience developing Python‑based test automation for devices, networking products, or system‑level testing.

Benefits

Salary range: $135,000 - $170,000

• 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, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.