Senior Embedded Software Engineer; CE

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.

About TP-Link Systems Inc.:
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. TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

• 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.
• Identify and resolve platform issues at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Architect complex embedded software systems to meet performance, security, and reliability requirements.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot core modules (A/V transmission, control, networking, connectivity, storage, etc.).
• 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 languages.
• Use cross-compiling methods to integrate third-party functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in embedded systems with hardware and firmware teams.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system validation for embedded systems.
• Ensure software safety, reliability, and adherence to performance standards including security protocols to protect against 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.
• Define system requirements with cross-functional teams and design effective solutions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends in embedded systems and apply improvements to product features and performance.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure robustness and reliability of embedded systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership through code reviews and 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 strong coding practices.
• Strong background in embedded Linux and RTOS, with understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with strategic and tactical thinking.
• Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant 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,…