We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to develop our test automation initiatives, particularly in the context of embedded systems. In this role, you will be tasked
with architecting, maintaining, and optimizing robust automation frameworks, automated test suites designed to validate both the software and hardware interfaces of our products. The position involves close collaboration with development and QA teams to ensure seamless, high-quality product releases.
The ideal candidate will have experience with test automation frameworks, demonstrated expertise in
coding automated tests from the ground up, and a solid understanding of software development and
system integration principles. Specific expertise in embedded systems testing is essential, as this role
focuses on developing and executing test strategies that ensure the functionality, performance, and
reliability of our hardware-software integration. Candidates should have hands-on experience in
programming test suites for low-level software and hardware interfaces, ensuring the robustness and
reliability of our embedded products across various configurations.
Key job responsibilities
Design and implement automated test suites to validate the functionality, interoperability, and
reliability of WiFi network components and configurations.
2. Develop test cases that cover a wide range of scenarios, including client roaming, mesh network
formation, load balancing, and failover.
3. Leverage industry-standard testing tools and frameworks to measure and analyze key
performance metrics such as throughput, latency, and coverage.
4. Collaborate with the engineering teams to understand the product architecture, identify
potential points of failure, and incorporate feedback into the testing strategy.
5. Contribute to eero's automation frameworks and infrastructure to help developer and QA teams
to implement test cases/suites.
6. Analyze test results, report on system performance, and work closely with the development
team to address any issues or regressions.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in wireless networking testing, and
continuously improve the testing infrastructure and processes.
8. Mentor and guide junior team members in test automation and quality assurance practices for
wireless technologies.
A day in the life
The wifi testing team is a lean team working on multiple aspects of the wifi stack from integration, mac
layer functionality, routing & networking to host layer application level validation to improve the user
experience of our mesh solutions. You will be working in a fast paced environment and directly
interacting with cross-functional teams and different stakeholders to drive decisions about the product.
About the team
The WiFi test and automation team in eero provides the most secure, fast, reliable and complete WiFi
router system to our customers. We innovate on behalf of our customers. The team members are
working closely to provide the best customer experience. WiFi team owns from design & development to
quality assurance with dedicated WiFi labs.
- Experience with web services and REST APIs
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related
- technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation for wireless networking products.
- Proficiency in python programming language
- 4+ years of experience on various OS (linux/mac/windows)
- 2+ years of experience with RF/WiFi equipment and tools
- Hands-on experience with popular test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Robot Framework, pytest, Selenium) applicable to wireless networking.
- Familiarity with network performance testing tools and metrics (e.g., Iperf, iPerf3, Ookla Speedtest, etc).
- Experience in maintaining & scaling up WiFi test labs
- In-depth understanding of networking protocols such 802.11(ac/ax/be), Ethernet, (DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
- Hands-on experience in setting up and configuring WiFi mesh networks is a significant advantage.
- Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for test environment management.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Los Gatos - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
