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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. 

Overview:

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are looking for a Frontend Engineering Manager to lead our frontend development team. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and optimization of frontend applications across security surveillance, audio/video applications, network devices, device management systems, and cloud platforms to ensure exceptional user experiences, performance, and scalability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in modern frontend technologies, UI/UX best practices, and team management. You will work closely with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, QA teams, and product managers to deliver engaging, reliable, and performant user interfaces that meet business objectives.

If you have a strong technical background in frontend engineering, enjoy solving complex UI/UX challenges, and are eager to mentor and grow a team of skilled frontend engineers, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the frontend engineering team to develop high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly applications for security surveillance, audio/video applications, network devices, device management systems, and cloud platforms.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of frontend architectures, ensuring consistency, reusability, and adherence to design systems and coding standards.
• Drive technical decisions in frontend technology selection, framework adoption (e.g., Vue, React), and architecture design to align with product and business goals.
• Collaborate with backend engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless API integration and data flow, especially for real-time audio/video streaming, device control, and cloud platform interactions.
• Optimize frontend systems for performance, including code size, build speed, data rendering, real-time streaming latency, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility.
• Establish and enforce frontend engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation standards.
• Establish metrics and assessment techniques to gauge team performance, code quality, and system efficiency.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, career development opportunities, and constructive feedback.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure timely delivery of frontend projects.
• Stay up to date on the latest frontend technologies, design systems, and best practices, especially in the security, AV, and cloud domains.
• Collaborate with other department leaders to align frontend development with overall company strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in frontend software development with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing frontend engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in modern frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and ES6+ specifications.
• Deep proficiency in at least one major frontend framework (e.g., Vue, React) and related ecosystems; extensive experience with Vue is a plus.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, accessible, and performant web-based applications at scale.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, mobile web development, cross-browser compatibility, and progressive web apps (PWAs).
• Experience with frontend build tools and module bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Gulp, Vite) and common engineering practices.
• Experience with real-time audio/video streaming technologies (e.g., WebRTC, HLS, RTSP) is a strong plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale frontend projects and leading a technical team.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience with security surveillance systems, network device management interfaces, or cloud platforms.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Material UI) at an organizational level.
• Experience with static site generators (e.g., Next.js, Gatsby) or server-side rendering (SSR).
• Experience with frontend performance monitoring, observability tools, and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Certifications in cloud computing platforms or project management.
• Proven experience managing international teams, with a strong understanding of cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

Benefits

Salary range: $170,000 - 220,000

• 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.