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TP-Link Systems Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer (Networking)

TP-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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 seeking a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise networking products such as routers and so on. In this hands‑on role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to bring features from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. You will be involved in every stage of the product life cycle, including development, manufacture, and maintenance and so on.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software systems for embedded network devices

Design and integrate network solutions into overall architecture and hardware design across multiple platforms

Responsible for device driver development and maintenance, such as Flash, wired network etc

Design and development of features 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 design and development review of software systems

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 5 years of related experience

Proficiency in embedded software programming skills with C/C++ language

Experience with embedded Linux kernel and application development

Hands‑on experience with socket‑based network programming (TCP/UDP)

Solid understanding of 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

Knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6 etc

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)

Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000

Benefits

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

Please, no third‑party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time

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We’re 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.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

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