Embedded Software Engineer, eero

Job Description

eero (an Amazon company) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Software Development Engineer for its Wifi Access Point products to design and implement innovative wifi and networking features.

Requirements

• 4+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 4+ years of programming with C and Python or Golang
• 2+ years of experience working with networking protocols from layer 2,3 and 4
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware, such as access points, routers, and switches
• Thorough knowledge of network protocols and standards, including 802.11, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, as well as familiarity with Linux bridge and network stack internals
• Solid background in embedded systems or consumer electronics

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and own key networking features to help serve eero's customers sustain and grow eero's business
• Work with core operating system, mobile and cloud teams to deliver end-to-end functionality
• Propose and execute with innovative and thoughtful solutions to complex problems
• Analyze connectivity problems and come out with complete solutions
• Dive deep into embedded system internals
• Participate in architecting features and tackling intricate debugging across various teams
• Hands-on involvement in the Linux networking stack, showcasing technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate with internal hardware and testing teams to develop and refine WiFi systems
• Interface with external vendors to address challenges and ensure integration of their solutions
• Coordinate with global teams, adapting to different time zones and cultures to maintain project alignment
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Benefits

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.