About the position
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at TP-Link, you will be responsible for developing the platform for residential devices, which will be deployed on over 100 million devices worldwide. This platform will help build a large-scale network and IoT ecosystem for both end users and ISP operators. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in embedded systems to develop a robust, scalable ecosystem. In this position, you will implement, and optimize embedded software architecture on platforms like Linux, RPPL, RDK and OpenWrt. You'll ensure the architecture meets the functional and performance needs of various network products, and is compatible with peripherals and cloud interfaces. With your deep technical expertise and innovative approach, you will contribute to building a high-performance embedded software platform that will drive the success of TP-Link's network products and future innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop the software platform, ensuring integration of various components into a unified system.
- Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation to clearly communicate system design and interactions.
- Development and optimize 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.
- Participate in the 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 software 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.
- Help provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers 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
- Expertise in embedded systems and software development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++.
- Experience with embedded software architecture on platforms like Linux, RPPL, RDK, and OpenWrt.
- Strong understanding of network protocols and IoT ecosystems.
- Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code following best practices.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with cloud interfaces and peripheral integration.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
- Previous experience in a similar role within the networking or IoT industry.
