Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Cloud Services

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k contributions

Paid vacation 15 days

11 holidays

Bi-annual raises

Gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Cloud Services to join the Cloud Services Quality Engineering team.

You will contribute to quality initiatives for cloud platforms powering millions of connected devices and users worldwide. You will develop automated testing solutions, test plans, and participate in performance and reliability testing, collaborating with software engineers, product managers, and architects to deliver high-quality cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in software quality engineering, backend system testing, or cloud service testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and experience testing backend APIs and services.
• Understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems, with the ability to analyze service interactions and develop effective test coverage.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and validating backend services using API testing tools, databases, and log analysis.
• Experience testing applications deployed on AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in Python or Java, with experience developing, extending, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support quality planning, test strategy development, and test execution for cloud service projects and backend systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers during requirement analysis, architecture reviews, and design discussions to identify quality risks and ensure testability of microservices and distributed systems.
• Design and develop test plans, test cases, and testing approaches based on business requirements, system architecture, and risk analysis.
• Validate cloud services through API, functional, integration, database, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Investigate software issues using APIs, databases, logs, metrics, and distributed system workflows to isolate failures, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes.
• Execute and extend automated test scripts for API, integration, and end-to-end suites using Python or Java, leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve test automation and engineering productivity.
• Assist with performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency testing to help validate cloud services under varying workloads.
• Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, and architects throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality releases.

Skills

Backend API testing

Cloud testing

Automation testing

Python/Java programming

CI/CD basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Splunk

Kibana

Grafana

Prometheus

CloudWatch

Job description

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked among the world’s leading providers of Wi‑Fi devices. Serving customers in over 170 countries, TP-Link develops innovative technologies that connect millions of users and devices worldwide.

At TP-Link, we believe technology can make life smarter, simpler, and more connected. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and cloud services that power modern networking, security, and smart home experiences.

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked among the world’s leading providers of Wi‑Fi devices. Serving customers in over 170 countries, TP-Link develops innovative technologies that connect millions of users and devices worldwide.

At TP-Link, we believe technology can make life smarter, simpler, and more connected. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and cloud services that power modern networking, security, and smart home experiences.

About The Role

TP-Link is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Cloud Services to join our growing Cloud Services Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to quality initiatives for cloud platforms that support millions of connected devices and users worldwide.

You will contribute to quality planning, develop automated testing solutions, identify quality risks, and help ensure the reliable delivery of scalable cloud services across TP-Link’s networking and smart home ecosystem. Working closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and senior quality engineers, you will help build a strong quality culture while expanding your expertise in cloud-native technologies and large-scale distributed systems.

This role is ideal for an ambitious quality engineer who is passionate about cloud technologies, backend systems, automation, and building expertise in large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quality planning, test strategy development, and test execution for cloud service projects and backend systems
• Collaborate with senior engineers during requirement analysis, architecture reviews, and design discussions to identify quality risks and ensure testability of microservices and distributed systems.
• Design and develop test plans, test cases, and testing approaches based on business requirements, system architecture, and risk analysis
• Validate cloud services through API, functional, integration, database, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Investigate software issues using APIs, databases, logs, metrics, and distributed system workflows to isolate failures, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes.
• Execute and extend automated test scripts for API, integration, and end-to-end suites using Python or Java, leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve test automation and engineering productivity.
• Assist with performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency testing to help validate cloud services under varying workloads.
• Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, and architects throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in software quality engineering, backend system testing, or cloud service testing
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and experience testing backend APIs and services
• Understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems, with the ability to analyze service interactions and develop effective test coverage
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and validating backend services using API testing tools, databases, and log analysis
• Experience testing applications deployed on AWS or other public cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Python or Java, with experience developing, extending, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency testing concepts and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning quality and testing of a software component or cloud service module
• Experience testing event-driven or distributed systems using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar databases
• Experience using observability and log analysis platforms such as Splunk, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatch to troubleshoot distributed systems
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted testing solutions to improve testing efficiency and engineering productivity
• Experience with IoT cloud platforms, networking products, smart home technologies, or connected device ecosystems

Why Join TP-Link

• Work on cloud services supporting millions of connected devices and users worldwide
• Build scalable automation solutions using modern cloud-native technologies and AI-assisted engineering tools
• Gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with talented engineering teams across global locations in a highly technical and collaborative environment
• Help shape the quality of industry-leading networking and smart home products
• Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on TP-Link’s next generation of cloud services

Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-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.