Hardware Systems Architect, eero Hardware Engineering

Amazon

Amazon

Other Engineering, IT

San Francisco, CA, USA

Posted on May 23, 2026

Description

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.

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.