Senior Embedded Software Engineer (System)

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:

The System Team is the foundation of TP-Link’s networking platforms, responsible for developing and maintaining the most critical components of our embedded software ecosystem.

We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer (System) to design, develop, and maintain core system software, including Linux kernel modules, high-sensitivity drivers, and user-space components. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure platform stability, scalability, and compliance with the highest standards of security, quality, and performance.

This position offers an opportunity to work on the backbone of TP-Link’s networking stack, building reusable, cross-platform, and cross-chip solutions that power millions of devices worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel components, ensuring stability, performance, and forward compatibility.
• Develop and maintain high-sensitivity user-space and kernel-space components, enabling key platform functionalities.
• Collaborate with hardware and system teams to ensure seamless integration between kernel drivers, middleware, and networking stacks.

Compliance & Security

• Work with the Security team to enhance R&D processes, ensuring compliance with industry cybersecurity standards.
• Manage security certifications and address Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) through proactive patching and design reviews.
• Ensure networking compliance for all sensitive components, maintaining certification readiness and best security practices.

Quality & Architecture

• Design for cross-platform and cross-chip vendor compatibility, ensuring high reusability across product lines.
• Establish and maintain common libraries and design patterns that promote maintainable, modular software.
• Develop white-box testing frameworks, including unit and integration test cases, to guarantee code reliability and quality.
• Continuously enhance CI/CD systems with automated static code scanning, daily build, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps to drive continuous improvement in build, test, and release pipelines.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct detailed code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance.
• Participate in root cause analysis of system issues, contributing fixes and process improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends in kernel development, security, and network systems to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software or systems development, with a strong focus on Linux kernel and driver-level programming.
• Proficiency in C/C++, with deep understanding of kernel/user-space interactions, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Linux kernel internals, driver frameworks, and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, ftrace, perf).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6) and system-level networking stacks.
• Familiarity with security best practices in embedded systems, including CVE management and secure coding.
• Practical experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing cross-platform software frameworks across multiple SoC vendors.
• Hands-on experience with software packaging, API design, and makefiles in complex build environments.
• Familiarity with OpenWrt or similar embedded Linux distributions.
• Background in network certification processes and compliance (e.g., Wi-Fi Alliance, security certifications).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and automated integration testing for embedded environments.
• Knowledge of static code analysis, continuous testing, and automated security scanning in CI/CD.
• Proven ability to design reusable libraries and software patterns for large-scale embedded systems.
• Passion for low-level optimization, open-source contribution, and system-level innovation.

Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 - $240,000

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

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.

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