What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Firewall Embedded System Software Engineer position at 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.
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:
We are seeking a skilled Staff Firewall Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise Firewall products, ensuring robust network security and efficient traffic management. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring features from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. You will be involved in every stage of the product life cycle, including development, manufacture, and maintenance and so on.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Proficiency in embedded software programming skills with C/C language.
- Good understanding in security products & technologies like Content Filtering (IP/URL), IPS/IDS, Sandbox, Anti-virus, TLS Inspection, and Zero Trust.
- Deep knowledge of SSE/SASE, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Architecture.
- Proficiency in technology of DPDK, L7filter, iptables, netfilter.
- Strong grasp of Cloud, containers, microservices, and NFV.
- Deep knowledge of network security protocols (e.g., IPsec, SSL/TLS, VPN) and packet filtering techniques.
- Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.
- Experience in analyzing crash logs, stack trace, faults by utilizing basic debugging techniques.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior software development experience on firewall products.
- Proficiency in optimizing next-generation firewall forwarding performance.
- CCIE or CCNP in Security, ISSAP, or CSSLP certification.
Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000
- 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
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.
Salary : $140,000 - $200,000
