Director, Embedded System Software Engineering

TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA

14h • $205,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Director of Embedded System Software belonging to the Enterprise Engineering Department to lead our embedded software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in embedded systems, proven leadership skills, and experience in delivering high-quality embedded software solutions. This role requires a strategic mindset to drive innovation, optimize system performance, and ensure seamless integration of embedded software within our products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, plus at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in embedded Linux programming with C/C++, particularly in kernel driver development and TCP/IP stack packet processing.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, etc.) and hardware-software integration.
• Knowledge of package processing flow based on Linux TCP/IP stack, including Netfilter and Conntrack.
• Experience with low-level drivers, BSP development, and real-time constraints.
• Proficiency in debugging tools, emulators, and software profiling techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and project management expertise.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the networking or electronics industry.
• Experience in hiring, developing, and managing a team of software developers. Ability to attract top talent and foster a collaborative, productive work environment.
• Experience working with large-scale deployments of embedded systems, particularly in networking or telecommunications environments.
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols, e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term technical and organizational vision, including technology roadmap planning, architecture evolution, and team capability development to support current and future business needs.
• Lead and manage the team of software engineers, participate in product and technology planning, and collaborate with departments worldwide.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team, develop a plan for people technical and nontechnical skill development.
• Develop and implement strategies that promote innovation within the team and align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Perform feasibility studies architecture and frameworks, guide the team on embedded software design, coding, testing, and product release.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Oversee the development and optimization of embedded software for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Work closely with hardware, product, and system engineering teams to define software requirements.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop the engineering team members in order to meet current and future talent requirements.
• Prepare and present technical concepts and proposals to customers, business partners, and other stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of modern development tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees