TP-Link Systems Inc. · 5 days ago
Cloud Software Engineer - Backend Manager - Enterprise
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. They are seeking a Cloud Software Engineer Backend Manager to lead their backend development team, overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based backend services for scalability, security, and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development
Own the backend architecture for scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud services
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, mobile, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery
Drive design and implementation of microservices, APIs, and backend components supporting IoT platforms and connected devices
Establish engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Ensure strong observability, monitoring, and reliability of backend systems
Act as a technical point of escalation, helping troubleshoot complex issues and unblock the team
Participate in capacity planning, road mapping, and sprint planning in collaboration with product and project managers
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve systems and processes
Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud applications
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, mobile, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery
Drive technical decisions and provide leadership in technology selection, architecture, and full-stack development processes
Establish metrics and assessment techniques to gauge team performance and system efficiency
Mentor and develop team members through coaching, career development opportunities, and constructive feedback
Stay up to date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices
Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure timely delivery of projects
Stay up to date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices
Collaborate with other department leaders to align backend development with overall company strategy
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience in software development with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing software engineering teams
Strong technical background in cloud technologies and backend systems, particularly with AWS, Azure, or OCI
Proficiency in backend development languages and frameworks, such as Java and SpringBoot
Deep understanding of JVM, multithreading programming, and performance optimization
Demonstrated capability in security best practices for cloud environments
Extensive knowledge of distributed systems, database management, and contemporary cloud services
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale software projects and leading a technical team
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
Proven track record with DevOps, serverless architectures, and SDN Software Controller Platforms
Certifications in cloud computing platforms and project management
Experience with AI Ops and automation tools
Proven experience managing international teams, with a strong understanding of cross-cultural communication and collaboration
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
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