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.

• 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.

• 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…