WiFi Subject Matter Expert (Smart Home Analytics Team)

About the Position

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. Req.#1071753867

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

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