Embedded Software Engineer II , Connectivity Systems at eero

Amazon; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II to join eero in Los Gatos, California. In this role, you'll work on embedded Linux-based systems, focusing on enhancing our connectivity products. Responsibilities include collaborating with hardware teams, developing system-level services and debugging networking protocols.

Qualifications include 3+ years in software development, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and expertise in C/C++ and embedded Linux platforms. Join us in revolutionizing home connectivity!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with embedded Linux or Linux-based development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one scripting/systems language is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hardware engineering during board bring-up to debug.
• Design, develop, and maintain system-level services on eeroOS.
• Implement and debug networking features spanning L2–L4 protocols.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Python

Golang

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Yocto

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer II , Connectivity Systems at eero

Job ID: 10423349 | Amazon.com Services LLC

At eero, our mission is to serve as the central nervous system of the home. While we began by revolutionizing home WiFi, we aim to create comprehensive solutions that serve both wireless and wired connectivity needs for customers and businesses across the globe.

Our cross‑functional team, spanning hardware, software, and manufacturing, develops advanced Ethernet switching and gateway products, alongside state‑of‑the‑art security features, to complement our award‑winning mesh WiFi systems. As an Amazon company, we combine the best of startup culture with the resources and stability of one of the world’s leading technology companies.

Our team builds products that customers love – from mesh routers to high‑performance wired networking devices – and we’re looking for you to join us in shaping the future of the connected home.

Key job responsibilities

• Hardware Bring‑Up & Production Support
  • Partner with hardware engineering during board bring‑up to debug boot sequences, peripheral initialization, and device configurations.
  • Support manufacturing and operations teams to ensure production firmware quality and flash/provisioning reliability.
  • Develop and maintain low‑level driver ensuring secure, reliable, and stable fleet‑wide deployments.
• Embedded Linux Platform Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain system‑level services and daemons on eeroOS (embedded Linux) using Golang, Python, and C/C++.
  • Develop and optimize low‑level platform components in C/C++ for eero devices, including system initialization, process management, and hardware abstraction layers.
  • Maintain and evolve the eeroOS distribution, including kernel configuration, package management, and system image builds.
• Networking & Connectivity
  • Implement and debug networking features spanning L2–L4 (Ethernet, Wi‑Fi/802.11, TCP/IP, mDNS, DHCP) within the platform layer.
  • Collaborate with firmware and radio teams on wireless subsystem integration and performance tuning.
• Build Infrastructure & Tooling
  • Maintain and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, build systems (Yocto/BitBake or equivalent), and developer tooling to accelerate team velocity and code quality.
  • Develop automated testing frameworks for device software validation.
• Data‑Driven Quality
  • Analyze telemetry and diagnostics data from beta, dogfood, and production fleets to identify regressions, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
  • Drive root‑cause analysis for field issues using remote debugging, log analysis, and device‑level diagnostics.
• Mentorship & Leadership
  • Lead technical design reviews and mentor junior engineers on embedded platform best practices.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions that impact the full eero device portfolio.

A day in the life

• The Connectivity team at eero is looking for an experienced engineer to join the Platform Software Development team. The Platform team is responsible for the operating system which powers all eero devices, software build infrastructure which is used by teams developing features on the eero devices, Smart Home Hub, Automation and Tooling.

• A SDE on the platform team develops applications and features in Golang and Python on eero's operating system which spans across all eero hardware and is also responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the eeroOS operating system and build infrastructure.

About the team

The Platform Software Development team owns eeroOS — the embedded Linux‑based operating system powering all eero devices — along with the software build infrastructure, Smart Home Hub integration, and automation/tooling used by feature teams across the organization. We operate at the intersection of embedded systems and modern software engineering, building reliable, performant services that run on resource‑constrained networking hardware deployed to millions of homes.

The team also serves as a core group responsible for triaging and resolving customer issues across production, beta, and dogfood deployments, working cross‑functionally with Cloud, Data, and Mobile app teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience with embedded Linux or Linux‑based platform development
• Proficiency in C/C++ and one scripting/systems language (Python or Golang)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Golang for platform/systems service development
• Experience with Linux internals: systemd, networking stack (netlink, iptables/nftables), filesystems, process management
• Experience with building systems for embedded targets (Yocto, OpenWrt, Buildroot, or equivalent)
• Experience with networking protocols (802.11, Ethernet switching, TCP/IP, mesh networking)
• Experience with Rust in systems programming contexts
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (serial consoles, JTAG) and reading device trees
• Experience with secure boot, firmware signing, or OTA update security
• Experience with fleet‑scale device management and telemetry systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD for embedded targets (cross‑compilation, hardware‑in‑loop testing)
• Experience working in resource‑constrained environments (memory optimization, startup time reduction)
• Track record of debugging complex cross‑layer issues (application – kernel – hardware)

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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.