Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Networking)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

15 days of vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual pay increases

Free gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

A leading networking solutions company in California seeks a Staff Embedded System Software Engineer to drive the development of high-performance embedded software solutions. The successful candidate will lead technical discussions and develop software for real-time applications while mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in embedded systems programming. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided, including full medical insurance and a gym membership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel application development.
• Deep knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide software best practices.
• Develop, debug, and maintain low-level drivers for embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded software programming (C/C++)

Embedded Linux application development

Socket-based network programming (TCP/UDP)

Multi-threading and concurrency on Linux

I/O mechanisms (epoll, select)

Network technology (NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6)

Crash log analysis

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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.

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Embedded System Software Engineer belonging to the Enterprise Engineering Department to lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded software solutions. This role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to drive technical decisions while mentoring junior engineers. As a key technical leader, you will work on cutting‑edge projects involving real‑time systems, microcontrollers, and embedded Linux.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions for high‑performance and real‑time applications
• Lead technical design discussions and guide software development best practices
• Develop, debug, and maintain low‑level drivers, middleware, and application software for embedded systems
• Responsible for features development in the area of L2/Bridging/L3/Routing for the network devices
• Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in network and packet processing paths
• Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes, including maintain 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 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 8 years of related experience
• Proficiency in embedded software programming skills with C/C++ language
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel application development
• Hands‑on experience with socket‑based network programming (TCP/UDP)
• Familiar with multi‑threading and concurrency models on Linux
• Solid understanding of high‑performance I/O mechanisms, including epoll, select, poll, Non‑blocking I/O, asynchronous I/O
• Deep Knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6 etc
• Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack
• 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

• Practical experience in high‑performance packet processing using DPDK and VPP
• In‑depth experience with DPDK internals (PMD, mempool, mbuf, lcore scheduling)
• Experience developing or extending VPP plugins or data plane pipelines

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

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401(k) funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi‑annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team‑building events