TP-Link Systems Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Engineering, Embedded Software Platform and Machine Learning
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. As the Director of Engineering, you will lead engineering strategy, mentor teams, and define the technology roadmap to ensure scalable and efficient systems.
ElectronicsHardwareHealth CareInternetSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with company goals and business needs
Team Development & Management: Build, mentor, and oversee multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Technology Roadmap & Architecture: Define technical strategy, lead architectural decisions, and ensure scalable, efficient, and secure system designs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Security and other departments to translate business needs into technical execution
Operational Excellence: Establish and refine engineering processes, including agile development, CI/CD practices, and quality assurance methodologies
Talent Acquisition & Retention: Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent to support growth and product development
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key technical advisor to executive leadership, presenting engineering progress, challenges, and strategic initiatives
Budget & Resource Management: Oversee engineering budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and technology investments
Global Team Coordination: Establish unified workflows/comms protocols, bridge cultural gaps to drive collaboration/knowledge sharing
Code Review & Design Oversight: Lead rigorous code/architectural reviews, enforce quality standards through peer validation, and champion documentation best practices across deliverables
Embedded Systems & Deep Learning Expertise: Lead R&D in low-power edge AI systems: optimize neural architectures for constrained devices, pioneer HW/SW co-design for energy-efficient DL
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software/hardware engineering, with at least 5+ years in an engineering leadership role
Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical background in embedded systems, IoT devices, Smart Camera or AI technologies
Experience managing multiple engineering teams, driving large-scale projects, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical topics to executive stakeholders
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Benefits
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
Company
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ben Allcock
Vice President – B2B UK & Ireland
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