TP Link USA Corp

TP Link USA Corp

Director of Engineering, Home Networking Software Platform

Irvine, California, United States · Director

No sponsorship$230k-$260kDetected 63 days ago
CI/CDEmbedded SystemsTCP/IPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • By staying up to date with industry trends, you will contribute to the growth and success of TP-Link's home network product line.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the embedded software team: Drive feature development, quality, and innovation in home networking products.
  • Mentor and motivate managers, optimize development workflows, publish technical articles.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer needs into practical solutions from early research to production launch.
  • Define technical roadmap: Partner closely with multiple product teams to align on requirements, engage with PRPL/RDK open-source communities, and capture key account customer needs.
  • Define the platform roadmap, guide system architecture, and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable designs.
  • Build and grow teams: Recruit, mentor, and inspire top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering team management experience.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, network protocols, and related algorithms.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and make tough decisions.
  • Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with large-scale deployments of embedded systems, particularly in networking or telecommunications environments.
  • Ability to attract top talent and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Contribution to proposals in standards organizations or participation in the development of standards agreements.
  • Understanding of industry standards and the ability to influence their evolution.

Compensation

  • $230k-$260k

Company info

  • 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: We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Engineering, Home Networking Software Platform to lead the creation and optimization of next-generation residential device platforms, 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 will manage and mentor a team of managers, fostering innovation and ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Beyond software, you will act as the engineering owner of the entire project lifecycle--coordinating across hardware, manufacturing, cloud, and mobile teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to market.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time

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