TP-Link Systems Inc.-posted 3 months ago
$180,000 - $250,000/Yr
Full-time • Director
Irvine, CA
101-250 employees

We are seeking a highly experienced Director for Consumer Network 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 consumer 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.

  • Lead the embedded software team: Drive feature development, quality, and innovation in consumer 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 electronics products from design to market.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience with PRPL, RDK platform, with a strong understanding of their architectures and ecosystems.
  • 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.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • 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.
  • Salary range: $180,000-250,000
  • 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
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