Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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 highly motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join the Consumer Electronics Software Platform team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Our team will be responsible for developing the next generation software platform and maintaining the current software platform of embedded Linux and RTOS with first-class performance and reliability, used by smart home products such as camera, doorbell, door lock and other IoT products.

In this position, you will design, implement, and optimize embedded software architecture on our platforms. You’ll ensure the architecture meets the functional and performance needs of various smart home products and is compatible with peripherals and cloud interfaces.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our features meet the highest standards of user experience and bring amazing Smart Home products to the market. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Developing next generation software platform with first-class performance and reliability
• Maintain and optimize current software platform of embedded Linux and RTOS
• Daily maintenance of platform code, including design review, code review and release
• Responsible for identifying and resolving platform issues at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Architect complex embedded software systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and reliability requirements.
• Responsible for core module (A/V transmission, control, networking, connectivity, storage, etc.) design, development and troubleshooting.
• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for microcontrollers, processors, and other embedded systems.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Write, debug, and test software for embedded systems using C/C++ and other relevant programming languages.
• Use cross-compiling methods to integrate third-party functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in embedded systems, working closely with hardware and firmware teams to debug and optimize system performance.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system validation for embedded systems.
• Ensure that software is safe, reliable, and meets all performance standards, including security protocols to protect against potential vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and enhance existing embedded software systems.
• Provide technical documentation, including design specifications, software architecture, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with external vendors and third-party partners to efficiently integrate hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and design effective solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in embedded systems and apply them to continuously improve product features and performance.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure the robustness and reliability of embedded systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and sharing best practices through code reviews and team collaboration.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in embedded software programming using C/C++, with a strong understanding of coding best practices.
• Strong technical background in embedded Linux and RTOS, with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
• Experience with power and performance optimization techniques for embedded devices.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, processors, and peripheral interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Experience with network and security protocols in embedded systems (e.g., HTTP, MQTT, TLS).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools.
• Proven track record of bringing consumer electronics products from design to market
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise communication of technical concepts and ideas
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with development of consumer electronics products such as IPC, Doorbell, Hub and Smart Home devices.
• Experience in the bottom layers of the storage software stack (Filesystem, Block Device, SSD)
• Experience in resolving performance bottlenecks in resource (CPU, Memory) constrained Platforms and devices.
• Proven experience, knowledge and skills on platform architect.
• Contribute proposals to standards organizations or participate in the development of standards agreements
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Benefits

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

• 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.