Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Smart Home

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 dedicated to crafting dependable, high-performance products that connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to empower our clients to achieve remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join the Consumer Electronics Software Platform team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the long-term technical direction of our network camera platforms. You will architect scalable, secure, and reliable embedded software systems that deliver outstanding video quality, streaming performance, and cloud connectivity. Beyond technical execution, you will provide mentorship across multiple teams, influence company-wide engineering practices, and ensure TP-Link’s smart cameras remain leaders in innovation and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 seamless end-to-end camera solutions.

• Mentor engineers across all levels, raising engineering standards through reviews, workshops, and technical leadership.

• Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies to accelerate camera product development.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends in video, networking, and IoT, and incorporate innovations into future roadmaps.

Requirements

• 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++ programming and embedded Linux/RTOS development.

• Proven expertise in audio/video technologies, including:

• Codecs (H.264, H.265/HEVC, MJPEG)

• Streaming protocols (RTP/RTSP, WebRTC, RTMP, ONVIF)

• Storage & file systems (MP4, TS, fragmented MP4, FAT32)

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, MQTT, QUIC, NAT).

• Proven expertise in security protocols (TLS 1.3, SRTP, WPA3, encryption, certificate management).

• Ability to debug system-wide bottlenecks, covering hardware, OS, drivers, and middleware.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and cross-team influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer electronics camera products (IP cameras, doorbells, smart hubs, etc.).

• Knowledge of AI/ML deployment for video analytics (e.g., motion detection, face recognition, object tracking).

• Familiarity with ISP pipeline tuning

Benefits

Salary range: $160,000 - 220,000

• 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. We are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide Sponsorship at this time, with no current timeline on a change.