WiFi Subject Matter Expert (Smart Home Analytics Team)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase

Annual Bonus

Long-Term Incentive

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a WiFi Subject Matter Expert for the Smart Home Analytics team. You will bridge wireless tech with data teams, test and optimize WiFi performance, and drive automation for CPE validation and vendor experiments.

You will analyze metrics using Python and Spark, prepare comprehensive reports, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve bottlenecks. This remote US role excludes New York City.

Qualifications

• Experience with WiFi performance testing is required.
• Strong knowledge of 802.11ac/ax protocols.
• Ability to write automation scripts in Python.
• Experience with Python and Spark in data-intensive environments.
• Ability to write shell scripts to validate CPE (e.g., TR-069 routers).
• Familiarity with RF concepts and lab test equipment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, L2 networking and Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Conduct WiFi performance testing and generate throughput and KPI metrics.
• Develop automation and scripts for CPE validation and vendor experiments.
• Process metrics with Python/Spark and prepare test reports.
• Perform root-cause analysis to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Continuously apply new technologies in data visualization and automation.

Skills

WiFi performance testing

Python scripting

Spark processing

Shell scripting

Root-cause analysis

Debugging

Problem solving

WiFi 802.11ac/ax

Tools

TR-069 testing tools

Veriwave

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

The Smart Home Analytics (SHA) team is seeking a WiFi Subject Matter Expert to bridge the knowledge gap between advanced wireless technologies and our data-focused team members. In this critical role, you will help maximize the value of router data collection and ensure deep wireless networking expertise is readily available. You will be instrumental in testing, analyzing, and optimizing WiFi performance within an innovative smart home ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Performance Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous WiFi performance testing, generate throughput (TPut), KPI, and other performance metrics and statistics for tested devices
• Automation & Scripting: Write and customize automation and shell scripts to validate Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) such as TR-069 routers on the network, running experiments per vendor (ports, WiFi radios, SSID packets, etc.)
• Data-Intensive Collaboration: Leverage Python and Spark within data-intensive environments to process and analyze metrics, compile test reports, and prepare presentations
• Debugging & Root-Cause Analysis: Utilize advanced debugging tools to perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex performance bottlenecks
• Continuous Innovation: Eagerly learn and apply new technologies in data visualization and automation

Requirements

• Prior experience with WiFi performance testing is required
• Very good understanding of 802.11ac/ax protocols is a MUST
• Ability to write automation scripts via Python is highly desired
• Demonstrated ability with Python and Spark within data-intensive environments
• Ability to write shell scripts to validate CPE (e.g., TR-069 routers) and customize scripts/experiments per vendor
• Familiarity with test equipment such as Octoscope or Veriwave
• Good knowledge of RF concepts: splitters, attenuators, antennas, and RF shielded boxes
• Familiarity with lab test equipment: Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, L2 networking / switches, and Wireshark debugging tools
• Good knowledge of device management protocols like TR-069
• Prior experience with debugging tools and root-cause analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to compile comprehensive test reports and prepare stakeholder presentations

Nice to have

• A solid background in database engineering and software development
• Understanding of wireless protocols such as 4G/5G

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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