TP-Link · 1 day ago
Director for Consumer Network Software Platform
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, committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. The Director for Consumer Network Software Platform will lead the creation and optimization of next-generation residential device platforms, managing a team and coordinating across various teams to deliver high-quality products.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the embedded software team: Drive feature development, quality, and innovation in consumer networking products. Mentor and motivate managers, optimize development workflows, publish technical articles. And enhance the R&D quality system, including unit testing, CI/CD, and security compliance
Shape platform direction: Oversee the development and integration of industry-standard frameworks and key features, delivering innovations that improve functionality and user experience. Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer needs into practical solutions from early research to production launch
Define technical roadmap: Partner closely with multiple product teams to align on requirements, engage with PRPL/RDK open-source communities, and capture key account customer needs. Define the platform roadmap, guide system architecture, and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable designs. Author workshop articles to showcase technical highlights
Coordinate global collaboration: Align international R&D resources, bridge cultural differences, and enable seamless teamwork. Break down tasks and leverage software systems to track progress effectively. Organize and facilitate daily stand-ups and cross-team communication meetings
Build and grow teams: Recruit, mentor, and inspire top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Continuously refine training programs to strengthen team capabilities and long-term growth
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional software development experience
5+ years of engineering team management experience
Strong understanding of computer architecture, network protocols, and related algorithms
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and make tough decisions
Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (scalable and reliable) software solutions in production
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Proven track record of bringing consumer electronics products from design to market
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise communication of technical concepts and ideas
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Proven experience with PRPL, RDK platform, with a strong understanding of their architectures and ecosystems
Experience working with large-scale deployments of embedded systems, particularly in networking or telecommunications environments
Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a new team of software developers. Ability to attract top talent and foster a collaborative and productive work environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Contribution to proposals in standards organizations or participation in the development of standards agreements. Understanding of industry standards and the ability to influence their evolution
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
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase