2026 Early Career Embedded Software Engineer

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Irvine, CAFull-time$100,000–$120,000Posted Oct 14, 2026

About the role

Description

About Us

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 a 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.

Overview:

What You’ll Do

Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable software systems and products across a range of engineering domains.

Build, test, and maintain high-quality code for applications, services, or system-level software.

Collaborate on the development of core components, which may include user-facing applications, backend services, or system-level modules (e.g., networking, connectivity, storage, or device integration).

Work with modern development tools, frameworks, and environments.

Contribute to testing efforts, including unit, integration, and system-level validation to ensure reliability and performance.

Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.

Learn and apply best practices for performance, scalability, and efficiency across different system layers.

Stay curious - explore new technologies and contribute ideas that shape future products.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience building real-world systems across multiple engineering domains.

Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to industry best practices in software development.

Opportunity to contribute to products used by millions of customers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in software development or a related technical field

Proficiency in C/C++

Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts

Familiarity with the software development lifecycle

Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively

Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, tools, and frameworks

Must have continuous work authorization in the US without the need for visa sponsorships

Benefits

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits:

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)

Contributions to 401k funds

Over four weeks of PTO per year

Bi-annual pay increases

Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems and products.
  • Build and validate software components, including system-level modules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions.
  • Apply best practices for software performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Explore new technologies and contribute ideas for future products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in software development or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, and adapt to new technologies.
  • Must have continuous US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with partial dependent coverage.
  • 401(k) contributions.
  • Over four weeks of paid time off per year.
  • Bi-annual pay increases.
  • Health and wellness benefits, including a free gym membership.
  • Quarterly team-building events.

Skills mentioned

CC++Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentSystems EngineeringSoftware TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingPerformance Optimization

About TP-Link Systems Inc.

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 a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. For career-related inquiries, please contact hr.usa@tp-link.com.

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing51-200 employeesIrvine, California

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for TP-Link Systems Inc.. The employer record includes 5 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.