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TP-Link Systems Inc.

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TP-Link Systems Inc. reviews

3.8

48% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Jeffrey Chao

54% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

TP-Link Systems Inc. has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TP-Link Systems Inc. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

22 reviews
5.0
Dec 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong and comprehensive health insurance benefits Culturally diverse teams that align well with the company’s international presence Heavy emphasis on improving and customizing open-source technologies Opportunity to work with a broad tech stack Hands-on experience with large-scale, distributed systems, which accelerates learning Complimentary snacks and beverages Free lunch provided every Friday

Cons

Initial collaboration with teams based in China can take time to adjust to due to time zone and communication differences

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TP-Link Systems Inc. Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value our benefits, diverse teams, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge, open-source technologies at scale. It’s especially encouraging to know that the hands-on experience and breadth of our tech stack have supported your growth. We appreciate your candid insights regarding cross-region collaboration and onboarding. Working across time zones can present challenges, and your suggestions around improving communication and onboarding practices are well taken. We also value your perspective on workplace flexibility and are continually evaluating ways to support productivity and work–life balance. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of our team.
1.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life balance. Opportunity to work on high-profile products with a strong market presence.

Cons

Despite efforts to present itself as an American employer, my experience was that TP-Link remains fundamentally a Chinese company operating in the United States. The culture, management style, communication patterns, and decision-making processes are heavily driven by the China organization. Most senior leadership positions are held by Chinese nationals, and advancement into the highest levels of leadership appears extremely limited for others. In my experience, Mandarin was the preferred language among many senior leaders, and important discussions and decisions frequently occurred outside the visibility of the broader organization. U.S.-based leaders often appeared to have less authority than their titles suggested, with major decisions ultimately controlled elsewhere. Transparency was limited, organizational changes were frequent, and priorities often shifted without clear explanation. The company talks about building an American organization, but I saw little evidence that it operates like a typical U.S.-based technology company. Employees should understand that they are joining a company whose leadership culture and decision-making structure remain firmly rooted in China.

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