Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Systems)

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

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the System Team, you will design, develop, and maintain the foundational software that powers TP-Link’s networking ecosystem, deployed across millions of devices worldwide.

You will play a key role in developing and optimizing Linux kernel and high-sensitivity components, ensuring top-tier system performance, stability, and compliance with global security and networking standards. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, reusable software frameworks across multiple chipsets and platforms.

Your technical leadership will help shape TP-Link’s next-generation networking infrastructure, enabling faster innovation, stronger security, and more reliable connectivity for consumers and ISP partners alike.

Key Responsibilities

Core Development & Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel components, device drivers, and user-space infrastructure for high-performance networking systems.

Architect scalable and modular software frameworks supporting cross-platform and cross-chip reusability.

Drive the design and implementation of common libraries and core patterns that serve as the foundation of TP-Link’s embedded software ecosystem.

Optimize system performance, resource utilization, and reliability through low-level analysis and kernel / user-space tuning.

Security & Compliance

Collaborate with the Security team to enhance the R&D process with proactive security design and validation.

Ensure compliance with networking and cybersecurity certifications, including CVE management and vulnerability mitigation.

Embed security best practices into system design and CI / CD workflows to prevent regressions and ensure long-term product safety.

Quality, Testing, TDD & CI / CD

Define and implement unit testing and integration testing frameworks to validate core functionality and performance.

Collaborate with QA and DevOps to improve continuous integration and deployment systems, including static analysis, daily builds, and automated regression tests.

Champion code quality, documentation, and maintainability, setting the standard for technical excellence.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead technical discussions, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to design principles, coding standards, and performance goals.

Work cross-functionally with hardware, product, and QA teams to align system-level goals and ensure successful delivery of embedded platforms.

Stay ahead of industry trends in kernel development, networking systems, and security compliance, guiding TP-Link’s core strategy for the future.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

5-8 years of experience in embedded software development, with strong expertise in Linux kernel, device driver, or low-level system programming.

Proven experience designing and maintaining complex embedded architectures for networking or system-level platforms.

Proficiency in C / C++, with deep knowledge of kernel / user-space interactions, memory management, concurrency, and synchronization.

Solid understanding of networking protocols and standards (TCP / IP, IPv4 / IPv6, DHCP, Wi-Fi, Ethernet).

Experience working with hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, GPIO) and debugging embedded systems.

Familiarity with software security, CVEs, and secure coding practices in embedded environments.

Experience with Git, build systems (Make / CMake), and modern CI / CD pipelines.

Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing cross-platform frameworks for multiple SoC or chip vendors.

Familiarity with OpenWrt, Prpl, RDK, or other Linux-based embedded environments.

Expertise in networking security protocols (TLS, WPA3) and compliance certification processes.

Strong background in test-driven development, white-box testing, and automated validation frameworks.

Proficiency with debugging tools (JTAG, perf, ftrace, GDB, logic analyzers).

Ability to balance long-term system architecture vision with short-term product goals.

Passion for scalability, performance, and open-source development.

Benefits

Salary range $140,000 to $200,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds (Quarterly Employer Contributions)
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events
• Free lunch Friday

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.