Embedded Software Architect (Networking)

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 an experienced Embedded Application Software Architect belonging to the Enterprise Engineering Department to lead the design and architecture of complex embedded systems. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to define and guide the overall software architecture, ensuring it meets performance, scalability, and security requirements for embedded applications across various hardware platforms.

Requirements

• Design the overall architecture of software platform, integrating various components into a coherent system.
• Define component specifications and the interactions between components within the platform.
• Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation that outlines the system's design, components, and interactions.
• Manage software development practices in a collaborative and agile fashion.
• Create technical reports and presentations to illustrate infrastructure architecture.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of core modules and infrastructure components.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and microcontroller architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded system architecture, including memory management, scheduling, and inter-process communication.
• Knowledge of network technology including NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP etc.
• Solid understanding of high-performance I/O mechanisms, including: epoll, select, poll, Non-blocking I/O, Asynchronous I/O.
• Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack.
• Proficiency in embedded software programming skills with C/C++ language.
• Proficiency in design patterns and understanding of core principles.
• Knowledge of software packaging, API design, and Makefiles in complex build environments.
• Hands-on experience handling, scaling and troubleshooting distributed systems.
• Proficiency in coding standards, code reviews, source control management.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing control-plane and data-plane architectures.
• Experience with Wi-Fi gateways, CPE, or enterprise networking products.
• Experience with high-performance networking frameworks such as DPDK, VPP, XDP/eBPF.

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