TP-Link · 18 hours ago
Director of Engineering, Smart Home
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. They are seeking a Director of Engineering, Smart Home to lead the embedded software engineering team and manage the entire project lifecycle for their smart camera and doorbell product lines.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the embedded software team: Drive feature development, quality, and innovation in smart home camera products
Own end-to-end product delivery: Act as the R&D project lead, ensuring alignment and execution across hardware, production, cloud services, and mobile apps
Shape product direction: Partner with Product Management to translate customer needs into feasible solutions, from early research to production launch
Define technical roadmap: Guide system architecture and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable designs
Coordinate global collaboration: Align international R&D resources, bridge cultural gaps, and enable seamless teamwork
Build and grow teams: Recruit, mentor, and inspire top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software/hardware engineering, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership role
Strong technical background in embedded systems/software, with proven ability to represent engineering across hardware, cloud, and mobile
Track record of end-to-end product ownership—from architecture and development through manufacturing and market launch
Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams and leading large-scale, cross-functional projects
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus, but not required
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