Director of Engineering, Smart Home
About The Position
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 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. We are seeking a Director of Engineering, Smart Home, to lead our flagship smart home product lines. This role manages software engineering teams including Embedded Software Applications, Embedded Software Platform, and Algorithms, and a hardware team. Responsibilities include supporting definition, development, technical review, and acceptance of wide-range smart camera products, while introducing and developing new technologies to enhance overall product competitiveness. This role will act as the engineering owner of the entire project lifecycle. You will coordinate with manufacturing, cloud, mobile and offshore teams to deliver high-quality products.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software/hardware engineering, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership role.
- Strong technical background in embedded systems, software, and algorithms, with the ability to represent engineering across hardware, cloud, and mobile domains.
- Proven track record of end-to-end product ownership, from architecture and development through manufacturing and market launch.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams and leading large-scale, cross-functional projects.
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and executive stakeholders, with experience driving collaboration and alignment across Product Management, manufacturing, and global R&D teams.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with imaging algorithms or camera systems is a strong plus.
- Experience delivering consumer electronics or smart home products from concept through mass production is a strong plus.
- Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the smart home engineering Department: Drive feature development, ensure quality and safety, and foster innovation for wide-range smart home products.
- Own end-to-end product delivery: Act as the Research and Development project lead, coordinating cross-functional efforts across software, algorithms, hardware, production, cloud services, and mobile applications.
- Shape product direction: Partner with Product Management to translate customer needs into feasible solutions, from early research to production launch.
- Drive new technology adoption: Lead the strategy and execution for identifying, evaluating, and integrating new technologies and algorithms to enhance product competitiveness.
- Coordinate global collaboration: Align international R&D resources, bridge cultural gaps, and enable seamless teamwork.
- Build and grow teams: Recruit, mentor, and inspire top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
