Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hardware System Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation hardware products. This role requires deep technical expertise in system architecture, chipset technologies, and wireless integration, combined with strong cross-functional leadership skills to drive strategic product decisions.
Key job responsibilities
- Define system-level requirements and architecture for next-generation hardware products, evaluating trade-offs in performance, power efficiency, thermal management, and cost
- Evaluate and select chipset vendors through technical assessments of capabilities, roadmaps, and competitive positioning
- Conduct competitive analysis including product teardowns, performance benchmarking, and market trend identification to inform product strategy
- Design product features and system architectures that optimize user experience while meeting technical and business constraints
- Analyze system performance across power, thermal, and processing metrics using modeling and simulation to validate architectural decisions
- Drive wireless technology integration strategy, tracking evolution of 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging standards to maximize product capabilities
- Compare alternative architectural approaches, documenting pros and cons to enable data-driven decision-making
- Lead cross-functional technical discussions with sourcing, product management, and executive leadership to align on product roadmap and strategic priorities
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, software, and operations teams to ensure successful product development and launch
About the team
Wifi has become a critical component of every home worldwide. eero, an Amazon company, created the first product to deliver whole-home wifi coverage using mesh technology and make sure you never have to worry about home connectivity again. We believe customers deserve the best connectivity and smart home experience possible, and constantly challenge ourselves to continue improving that day after day. To find out more about eero, please visit eero.com.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
- Knowledge of hardware architectures
- Proven experience with system-level performance analysis, power modeling, and thermal design
- Excellent knowledge of wireless technologies and RF system integration
- Experience evaluating and selecting chipset vendors and managing vendor relationships
- Track record of shipping successful hardware products
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of consumer electronics experience
- Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), or regulatory requirements or standards
- Experience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment
- Experience with competitive teardown analysis and reverse engineering
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually