Staff Embedded System Software Engineer

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

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. is seeking a Staff Embedded System Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Contributions to 401k funds

Over four weeks of PTO per year

Bi-annual pay increases

Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with Linux embedded application development.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and guide software development best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Skills

Embedded software programming

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Debugging

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

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About Us:

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/video streaming for the network devices
• 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


Qualifications:

• 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 Linux embedded application development
• Deep Knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP etc
• Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack
• Knowledge of audio/video encoding, motor controls software development
• Knowledge of ONVIF, RTCP, RTSP application development
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols, e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• 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 Wi-Fi driver developing of Qualcomm or Broadcom chips
• Experience with surveillance system and device development, e.g. NVR, camera etc
  
  
  

Benefits

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

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Over four weeks of PTO per year
• Bi-annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events
  
  

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

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