Embedded Software Engineer

Staff Embedded Software Engineer at TP-Link

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.

As a staff embedded software engineer at TP-Link, you will be responsible for enhancing the residential device platform, which will be deployed to more than 100 million devices, creating an extensive network/IoT ecosystem for end users and ISP operators. Leveraging your expertise in embedded systems, you’ll play a key role in building an exceptional ecosystem.

In this role, you’ll design, implement, and optimize embedded software features, while developing white‑box testing code on platforms like Linux, PRPL, RDK, and Open Wrt. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and cloud services teams, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the residential ecosystem. Additionally, you’ll develop and execute testing strategies to validate the robustness of your code, ensuring high quality and reliability in production environments.

• Lead the design and architecture of complex Internet gateway software.
• Design, develop, execute and maintain automated software test suites for the purpose of verifying quality.
• Write high‑quality, efficient, and maintainable code in C or C++ for embedded systems, following best practices in software development.
• Deliver high‑quality code, comprehensive test cases, and clear design documentation.
• Implement and enhance coding standards within the team, ensuring adherence to best practices in code quality, modularity, and reusability.
• Implement continuous improvements and best practices, focusing on resource consumption optimization and network forwarding performance.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and mentoring junior engineers on software development best practices.
• Work closely with product teams and engineers to deliver features end‑to‑end.
• Analyze competitors and build strategies to address market challenges.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues effectively.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry standards and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience with embedded software.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, network protocols, and related algorithms.
• Proven experience in platform design and solving kernel‑level crash problems.
• Proven track record in identifying system bottlenecks and optimizing performance (CPU, memory, and network efficiency).
• Experience in developing and executing white‑box tests for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C or C++ programming.
• Deep knowledge of embedded systems.
• Passion for learning and exploring new technologies and methodologies.

• Experience with the development prpl, rdk platform, with a strong understanding of their architectures and ecosystems.
• Proficiency in debugging tools and methodologies for embedded systems, especially in performance optimization and crash diagnostics.
• Experience working with large-scale deployments of embedded systems, particularly in networking or telecommunications environments.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards (Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, etc.) and IoT protocols (MQTT).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

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 401(k) funds
• Bi‑annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including…