Senior Cloud Engineer - Java Backend Developer

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, and build the technical architecture for the unified management platform of telecom operator equipment.
• Develop frameworks, optimize technology, and enhance performance and cost efficiency for one or more of the following business scenarios:

1. Multi-tenant management platforms: Abstract account management models, design network device behavior paradigms, and implement efficient device management and control.
2. Large-scale device data ingestion: Handle and analyze massive volumes of telecom network device data.

• Optimize existing project architectures, improve performance, and refactor codebases.
• Monitor services effectively, troubleshoot high-traffic and complex production issues, and ensure system stability and availability.
• Contribute to team development by participating in discussions on workflow, coding/testing standards, and best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineers, helping to enhance the overall technical strength of the team.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, database systems, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing architectures for large-scale internet platforms or enterprise systems.
• Professional Skills Development Skills: Strong foundation in Java, with deep understanding of JVM internals.
• Hands-on experience with core middleware technologies such as Redis, Kafka, and gRPC.
• Proficiency in frameworks and technologies like SpringMVC, Netty, Spring Cloud, and Service Mesh.
• Expertise in design patterns, strong coding best practices, and excellent documentation skills.

Database Knowledge

• Familiarity with the design and development of mainstream relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.

Distributed Architecture Expertise

• Proficient in common distributed architecture patterns and capable of proposing effective solutions for various business scenarios.

Concurrency & Performance Optimization

• Expertise in transaction concurrency control and extensive experience in performance tuning (e.g., OS I/O optimization, network optimization).
• Ability to design locking mechanisms and address read/write amplification issues in high-concurrency environments.

Additional Skills (Preferred, but not Required)

• Experience in designing and implementing architectures on public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience in large-scale data processing.

Salary range: $150,000-$180,000

• 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

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.