Senior Java Engineer - Application & Services

Sr. Java Engineer - Application & Services

TP-Link Systems Inc. · Irvine, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-23

Salary: USD 150,000–200,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Cloud & Backend

Description

In this role, you will be a key member of our engineering team, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our backend cloud applications. You will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies and backend development to build secure, reliable, and performant systems that meet our business needs.

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. 

At TP-Link, you'll have the opportunity to tackle challenges at a massive scale. With 200+ Java services powering over 100 million connected devices and handling billions of queries per day, our global technical footprint is expansive. We're innovating across diverse areas like security cameras with machine learning and video streaming, payments, subscriptions, and smart home ecosystems—integrating seamlessly with Alexa, Google Home, and beyond.

Our U.S. team is building a dynamic culture from the ground up, focusing on best practices, collaboration, and innovation. This is your chance to take ownership of your work, grow with new and exciting technologies, and make a tangible impact on products that reach millions of customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable Java backend services using cloud-native technologies.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and other teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Select and utilize appropriate cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI) to build and deploy applications.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement robust security measures to ensure data protection and application integrity.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay up to date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Java backend software development.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in backend programming language Java and frameworks like SpringBoot.
• Experience with a specific cloud platform (AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., NoSQL databases, relational databases).
• Experience with distributed middleware (e.g. Message queue, config center).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of backend technologies (e.g., APIs, message queues).
• Experience with security best practices for cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

• Free snacks and drinks

• 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.

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

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