Senior Embedded Software Architect

Tp-Link North America - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Senior

Irvine, CA

About the position

As a Senior Embedded Application Software Architect at TP-Link, you will be responsible for designing the platform architecture for residential devices, which will be deployed on over 100 million devices worldwide. This role involves leveraging your expertise in embedded systems to develop a robust, scalable ecosystem that supports a large-scale network and IoT ecosystem for both end users and ISP operators.

Responsibilities

• Design and define the software platform architecture, ensuring integration of various components into a unified system.
• Set specifications for platform components and ensure seamless interaction between them.
• Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation to clearly communicate system design and interactions.
• Lead the development and optimization of core modules and infrastructure components.
• Write, review, and optimize high-quality, maintainable code, following best coding practices and ensuring scalability and performance.
• Implement software features, ensuring they meet functional, performance, and security requirements, while adhering to project timelines.
• Oversee software development processes in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, engineers, and QA teams, to deliver high-performance, user-friendly products.
• Ensure the architecture is adaptable to various peripherals and cloud interfaces, while meeting functional and performance requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, mentoring them in best coding practices, debugging, and software design.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor products, ensuring the architecture remains competitive and forward-looking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development or related fields, specifically focused on consumer networking products such as routers, ADSL, and range extenders.
• Proven experience in designing complex software architectures for networking platforms, particularly on systems like Linux/OpenWrt.
• Proficiency in embedded software programming using C/C++, with a strong understanding of coding best practices.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems, including scaling and troubleshooting network applications.
• Familiarity with various hardware interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO) and embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and standards, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and DHCP.
• Experience with version control systems, code reviews, and software development lifecycle best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in design patterns (e.g., MVC, Factory Pattern) and knowledge of their principles.
• Hands-on experience with software packaging, API design, and makefiles in complex build environments.
• Previous experience in developing consumer networking products, including routers, switches, and range extenders.
• Familiarity with security protocols in networking (e.g., WPA3, TLS) and best practices for securing embedded systems.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new networking technologies and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a proactive attitude toward challenges.

Benefits

• Proficiency in design patterns (e.g., MVC, Factory Pattern) and knowledge of their principles.
• Hands-on experience with software packaging, API design, and makefiles in complex build environments.
• Previous experience in developing consumer networking products, including routers, switches, and range extenders.