Senior Cloud Engineer - Distributed Database & Middleware

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 As a Senior Cloud Engineer – Distributed Database & Middleware, you will design and optimize the architecture of distributed database and middleware systems to ensure scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance. You will drive data governance strategies, optimize performance across multiple layers, and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers in database management, system stability, and performance tuning. RESPONSIBILITIES: Architecture Design Design the overall architecture of distributed database and middleware systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. Integrate open-source components to build solutions that meet enterprise-grade standards. Database Underlying Governance & Data Processing Conduct in-depth research and optimization of database underlying data governance, including data storage formats, data structures, indexing methods, data sharding, data compaction, data compression, data validation and repair, as well as data backup and recovery. Formulate efficient data governance strategies to ensure high-performance and secure data processing in a distributed environment. Performance Tuning & Resource Optimization Optimize multi-layer resources, including operating system I/O and network performance, to ensure system stability and high performance in complex environments. Monitor system performance metrics to promptly identify and resolve issues. System Maintenance & Disaster Recovery Design Design and implement routine operations, data backup and recovery, and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Establish operational standards for distributed applications and continuously optimize system stability and recoverability. Team Collaboration & Technical Guidance Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security, etc.) to ensure project success. Mentor team members in distributed systems, database governance, and performance tuning practices to elevate the overall technical expertise within the team Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS Educational Background Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Work Experience Over 5 years of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, database systems, or related fields. Proven experience in architecture design and implementation within large-scale internet or enterprise systems Professional Skills Distributed System Theory: Deep understanding of CAP theory, BASE principles, ACID transactions, and consensus/consistency algorithms. Distributed Architecture Expertise: Mastery of common distributed architecture designs and the ability to propose effective solutions for various business scenarios. Database Underlying Governance: Proficient in data storage formats, data structures, indexing methods, data sharding, data compaction, data compression, data validation and repair, and strategies for data backup and recovery. Transaction Concurrency & Performance Tuning: Expertise in transaction concurrency control, with extensive experience in performance tuning (including OS I/O optimization, network optimization, etc.), as well as designing locking mechanisms and addressing read/write amplification issues in high-concurrency environments. Distributed Applications & Disaster Recovery: Familiarity with distributed application scenarios and the ability to design efficient solutions for daily operations and disaster recovery. Development Skills: Proficient in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go), with strong coding skills and a solid understanding of system design principles. ADDITIONAL SKILLS (PREFERRED) Experience in designing and implementing architectures on public cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). Experience in database like Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis and more Benefits Salary range: $150,000-$180,000 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. Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.