Senior Cloud Operations Engineer – DBA

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: TP-Link
Location: Irvine, CA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

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. As a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer – DBA, you will lead the construction, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of cloud database platforms. You will work closely with engineering and business departments to optimize performance, enhance database architecture, and troubleshoot cloud database systems to ensure high availability and scalability.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and troubleshoot cloud database faults to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize cloud database performance for scalability, efficiency, and responsiveness.
  • Partner closely with business departments to understand their needs and ensure database availability aligns with business goals.
  • Collaborate on cloud database architecture enhancements to support evolving requirements.
  • Provide technical support and training to development teams, fostering a strong understanding of cloud database best practices.
  • Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of our database platform in the cloud environment.
  • Participate in the development of database operation and maintenance products and related components.
  • Stay up to date on emerging database technologies and products to identify opportunities for improvement and support business growth.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience administering cloud (AWS) database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
  • Proficiency in Linux administration, including service deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Shell, Python, Java) for scripting and automating database operations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) and practical experience with their operation is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of distributed system concepts like data replication and election mechanisms.
  • Experience using open-source middleware in large-scale environments.
  • Experience using or developing tools (e.g., DMS) to achieve zero downtime data migration.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range: TBD.
  • 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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