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TP-Link Systems Inc. · 2 days ago

Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Smart Home

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. They are seeking an experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of their network camera platforms and architect scalable embedded software systems.

ElectronicsHardwareHealth CareInternetSoftware

No H1B

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

Qualification

C/C++ programmingEmbedded Linux/RTOSAudio/video technologiesNetwork protocolsSecurity protocolsDebugging skillsAI/ML deploymentISP pipeline tuningLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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, HTTP/HTTPS, 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