DESCRIPTION

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Echo Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical.

This team takes develops existing/proven system designs but also works towards disrupting traditional models of the wireless and sensing ecosystem and algorithms with an obsession to transform customer experience to the next level by doing whatever it takes.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will:
• Create world class algorithms, software and firmware to implement wireless features and connectivity solutions for Amazon’s initiatives
• Incubate, design, simulate and influence end-to-end wireless systems and architecture (including selection of wireless chipsets)
• Dive deep and take ownership for critical design issues involving algorithm/protocol design, multi radio coexistence, antenna configuration, overall system performance, etc.
• Participate in design reviews for complex wireless systems, simulations, algorithms and software development
• Interact with cross-functional engineering teams across the company
• Collaborate with silicon partners to define and optimize wireless HW/SW architecture and implementation
• Address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability
• Help build robust methodology and processes to deliver technology to products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on wireless communications and signal processing.
– Strong background in modeling and analysis of wireless systems, communication theory, estimation and detection, optimization, wireless algorithms.
– Excellent problem-solving ability, ability to ramp up quickly into new topics and understanding the fundamentals, and contribute to achieving the best KPIs working with cross-functional teams.
– Experience with and/or knowledge of one or more industry standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, Zigbee and other related wireless protocols.
– Experience with a programming language like MATLAB, Python, C or a similar scripting language.
– Experience with platforms such as Linux/Unix and Windows

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Master’s / PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on wireless communications and signal processing.
– Experience in applying statistical tools and machine learning to formulate and solve wireless/connectivity, sensing, IoT problems.
– Experience with wireless system level simulations using tools like MATLAB, Python, ns-3, etc.
– Familiarity with Layers 2-4 of a commercial wireless communications protocol.
– Designed systems/algorithms/protocols that are implemented/shipped in high quality products.
– Hands-on exposure to RF lab equipment like: spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, power sensors, switch controllers, combiners, etc.
– Experience with system-level integration

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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