Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend
Apply NowCompany: TP-Link Systems Inc.
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
About TP-Link
TP-Link is a global leader in reliable networking and smart home solutions, powering connectivity for millions of users worldwide. As we scale our cloud infrastructure to support an expanding ecosystem of smart devices, we are looking for a strong technical leader to help drive backend development, team growth, and innovation.
As a Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend, you will lead a team of backend engineers responsible for building and maintaining TP-Link's cloud services that support smart home and networking products. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for team development, architecture, and delivering scalable cloud solutions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Salary range: $200000- $220,000
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.
TP-Link is a global leader in reliable networking and smart home solutions, powering connectivity for millions of users worldwide. As we scale our cloud infrastructure to support an expanding ecosystem of smart devices, we are looking for a strong technical leader to help drive backend development, team growth, and innovation.
As a Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend, you will lead a team of backend engineers responsible for building and maintaining TP-Link's cloud services that support smart home and networking products. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for team development, architecture, and delivering scalable cloud solutions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development.
- Own the backend architecture for scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud services.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, mobile, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery.
- Drive design and implementation of microservices, APIs, and backend components supporting IoT platforms and connected devices.
- Establish engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure strong observability, monitoring, and reliability of backend systems.
- Act as a technical point of escalation, helping troubleshoot complex issues and unblock the team.
- Participate in capacity planning, roadmapping, and sprint planning in collaboration with product and project managers.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve systems and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of backend development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Proven expertise in backend languages such as Go, Java, Python, or equivalent.
- Strong background in designing and operating cloud-native applications (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architecture.
- Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms.
- Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, and message queues such as Kafka, MQTT, or RabbitMQ.
- Experience leading agile teams and working in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of team success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in IoT or connected device ecosystems.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
- Contributions to open-source or demonstrated engagement in technical communities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
Benefits
Salary range: $200000- $220,000
- 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.