Job Description

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 Junior Embedded Software Engineer (System) to design, develop, and enhance high-performance embedded software platforms for residential networking devices, including routers, range extenders, fiber gateway, FWA gateway and xDSL gateway. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize infrastructure components and features on platforms such as Linux, RPPL, RDK, and OpenWrt. You will ensure the software platform meets the functional and performance requirements of various network products while maintaining compatibility with peripherals and cloud interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, engineers, and QA teams, to deliver high-performance embedded software platforms for a variety of residential networking devices.
• Develop and optimize infrastructure components, define specifications for platform modules, and ensure seamless integration and interaction between them.
• Design and implement new features in C/C++, ensuring they meet functional, performance, and security requirements while adhering to project timelines.
• Ensure platform components and features are adaptable to various peripherals and cloud interfaces, maintaining high standards for functionality and performance.
• Create clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including requirement analysis, software designs, and other necessary documents to support development, maintainability, and collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, providing feedback to uphold coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing, collaborating with QA to define testing strategies and address issues identified during testing.
• Oversee software development processes in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues, improving performance and ensuring an excellent user experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor products, ensuring the software platform remains innovative, competitive, and future-ready.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development, particularly in consumer networking products such as routers, range extenders, fiber gateway, FWA gateway and xDSL gateway.
• Expertise in software design and problem-solving for networking platforms, with experience on systems like Linux/OpenWrt.
• Proficiency in embedded software programming using C/C++, with a solid understanding of coding best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network protocols and standards (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6).
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including version control, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proficiency in software design patterns (e.g., MVC, Factory Pattern) and a strong understanding of their principles.
• Hands-on experience with software packaging, API design, and makefiles in complex build environments.
• Prior experience developing consumer networking products, including routers, switches, and range extenders.
• Familiarity with networking security protocols (e.g., TLS, WPA3) and best practices for securing embedded systems.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new networking technologies and frameworks.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.

Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000

• 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.

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