Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Irvine, CA

We're looking for a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our corporate and product-focused web applications and websites. You will leverage your expertise in modern web technologies, including PHP and JavaScript frameworks, to build secure, reliable, responsive, and user-focused digital experiences used globally.

As a senior member of the team, you will help drive technical architecture, engineering best practices, and technology adoption across web platforms and services. You will also contribute to backend development in PHP, Go, or Java, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and help evaluate and implement modern technologies, including cloud-based and AI-powered solutions, where appropriate.

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 globally used corporate websites, product websites, and web applications.
• Define and lead the team in adherence to best practices for building scalable, secure, accessible, and maintainable web applications.
• Provide technical leadership on application architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Coach and mentor less experienced developers through technical leadership, code reviews, and best practice guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using PHP, Go, or Java.
• Build responsive, mobile-friendly web experiences that provide an exceptional user experience across devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with design, product, and marketing teams to translate Figma and Adobe Photoshop designs into production-ready web experiences.
• Implement and maintain SEO best practices, website performance optimizations, and web accessibility standards.
• Develop, customize, and maintain content management system (CMS) platforms and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate, integrate, and support cloud-based and AI-powered solutions that improve customer experiences, business processes, or engineering productivity.
• Participate in technical evaluation and implementation of third-party services, APIs, and modern development tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications with PHP and either Go or Java.
• Experience developing and maintaining corporate websites, product websites, or other customer-facing web applications.
• Experience building responsive, mobile-first web applications and websites.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, web performance optimization, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working with Figma and Adobe Photoshop assets and collaborating with designers to deliver pixel-perfect implementations.
• Experience designing and developing scalable web applications and services.
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical design and architectural discussions.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with integrating third-party APIs and services into production applications.
• Working experience with AI-powered tools, services, or APIs and an understanding of how AI technologies can be applied to real-world products and business workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Google Analytics, tag management solutions, SEO strategies, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Experience integrating CMS platforms with third-party services and APIs.
• Experience optimizing Core Web Vitals, website performance, and search engine visibility.
• Familiarity with modern design systems and workflows using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
• Experience building and deploying applications within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization and modern deployment practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, etc.).
• Experience integrating AI services or large language model (LLM) platforms into applications.
• Familiarity with concepts such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector search, intelligent assistants, and AI workflow automation.
• Understanding of AI implementation considerations, including model accuracy, hallucinations, privacy, security, governance, and cost management.

• Salary range: $170,000 - $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.