Embedded Software Engineer - Smart Home

Overview

Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join the Consumer Electronics Software Platform team at TP-Link Systems Inc. This role focuses on architecting scalable, secure, and reliable embedded software systems for network camera platforms, delivering high-quality video, streaming performance, and cloud connectivity. The base pay range is $/yr - $/yr.

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products with a presence in over 170 countries.

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for embedded software platforms.
• Architect and implement system-level designs for high-performance, real-time video/audio pipelines.
• Lead the development of core modules including A/V transmission, networking, connectivity, storage, and security.
• Optimize embedded Linux/RTOS platforms for latency, throughput, memory, and power efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex multimedia issues across drivers, kernel, middleware, and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, cloud, mobile app, QA) to deliver end-to-end camera solutions.
• Mentor engineers across levels and elevate engineering standards through reviews, workshops, and leadership.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies to accelerate camera product development.
• Stay ahead of trends in video, networking, and IoT and incorporate innovations into roadmaps.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux/RTOS development.
• Proven expertise in audio/video technologies, including codecs (H.264, H.265/HEVC, MJPEG) and streaming protocols (RTP/RTSP, WebRTC, RTMP, ONVIF).
• Storage and file systems experience (MP4, TS, fragmented MP4, FAT
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• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, MQTT, QUIC, NAT).
• Security expertise (TLS 1.3, SRTP, WPA3, encryption, certificate management) and ability to debug system-wide bottlenecks across hardware, OS, drivers, and middleware.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with proven mentoring ability.

• Experience with consumer electronics camera products (IP cameras, doorbells, smart hubs, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI/ML deployment for video analytics (motion detection, face recognition, object tracking).
• Familiarity with ISP pipeline tuning.

• 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.
• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays.
• Quarterly team-building events.

Note:

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to a supportive, growth-oriented workplace. We do not offer visa sponsor ships at this time. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.