Director of Engineering, Home Networking Software Platform

About Us:

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.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Engineering, Home Networking Software Platform to lead the creation and optimization of next-generation residential device platforms, which will be deployed to more than 100 million devices, creating an extensive network/IoT ecosystem for end users and ISP operators. Leveraging your expertise in embedded systems, you’ll play a key role in building an exceptional ecosystem.

In this role, you will manage and mentor a team of managers, fostering innovation and ensuring successful project outcomes. By staying up to date with industry trends, you will contribute to the growth and success of TP-Link’s home network product line. Beyond software, you will act as the engineering owner of the entire project lifecycle--coordinating across hardware, manufacturing, cloud, and mobile teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to market.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the embedded software team:

• Drive feature development, quality, and innovation in home networking products.
• Mentor and motivate managers, optimize development workflows, publish technical articles.
• 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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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 home networking 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 Qualifications:

• 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

Salary range: $230,000-$260,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building event

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.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.