Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Cloud Services at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Quality Assurance, Cloud Services Testing, API Testing, Python, Java, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems, AWS, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Test Automation, Log Analysis

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked among the world’s leading providers of Wi-Fi devices. Serving customers in over 170 countries, TP-Link develops innovative technologies that connect millions of users and devices worldwide. At TP-Link, we believe technology can make life smarter, simpler, and more connected. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and cloud services that power modern networking, security, and smart home experiences. About the Role Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked among the world’s leading providers of Wi-Fi devices. Serving customers in over 170 countries, TP-Link develops innovative technologies that connect millions of users and devices worldwide. At TP-Link, we believe technology can make life smarter, simpler, and more connected. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and cloud services that power modern networking, security, and smart home experiences. About the Role TP-Link is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Cloud Services to join our growing Cloud Services Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to quality initiatives for cloud platforms that support millions of connected devices and users worldwide. You will contribute to quality planning, develop automated testing solutions, identify quality risks, and help ensure the reliable delivery of scalable cloud services across TP-Link's networking and smart home ecosystem. Working closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and senior quality engineers, you will help build a strong quality culture while expanding your expertise in cloud-native technologies and large-scale distributed systems. This role is ideal for an ambitious quality engineer who is passionate about cloud technologies, backend systems, automation, and building expertise in large-scale distributed systems. Responsibilities Support quality planning, test strategy development, and test execution for cloud service projects and backend systems. Collaborate with senior engineers during requirement analysis, architecture reviews, and design discussions to identify quality risks and ensure testability of microservices and distributed systems. Design and develop test plans, test cases, and testing approaches based on business requirements, system architecture, and risk analysis. Validate cloud services through API, functional, integration, database, regression, and end-to-end testing. Investigate software issues using APIs, databases, logs, metrics, and distributed system workflows to isolate failures, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes. Execute and extend automated test scripts for API, integration, and end-to-end suites using Python or Java, leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve test automation and engineering productivity. Assist with performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency testing to help validate cloud services under varying workloads. Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, and architects throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality releases. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in software quality engineering, backend system testing, or cloud service testing. Solid understanding of software testing principles and experience testing backend APIs and services. Understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems, with the ability to analyze service interactions and develop effective test coverage. Experience testing RESTful APIs and validating backend services using API testing tools, databases, and log analysis. Experience testing applications deployed on AWS or other public cloud platforms. Proficiency in Python or Java, with experience developing, extending, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud deployment workflows. Familiarity with performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency testing concepts and tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience owning quality and testing of a software component or cloud service module. Experience testing event-driven or distributed systems using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms. Familiarity with backend technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar databases. Experience using observability and log analysis platforms such as Splunk, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatch to troubleshoot distributed systems. Experience leveraging AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted testing solutions to improve testing efficiency and engineering productivity. Experience with IoT cloud platforms, networking products, smart home technologies, or connected device ecosystems. Why Join TP-Link Work on cloud services supporting millions of connected devices and users worldwide. Build scalable automation solutions using modern cloud-native technologies and AI-assisted engineering tools. Gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with talented engineering teams across global locations in a highly technical and collaborative environment. Help shape the quality of industry-leading networking and smart home products. Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on TP-Link's next generation of cloud services. Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents) Contributions to 401k funds 15 days accrued vacation 11 paid holidays 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 sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing automated testing solutions and quality plans for scalable cloud platforms supporting millions of devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality risks and validate backend services through various testing methodologies.