WiFi Subject Matter Expert; Smart Home Analytics Team

Position: WiFi Subject Matter Expert (Smart Home Analytics Team)
Location: New York

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.#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 haveA solid background in database engineering and software development

Understanding of wireless protocols such as 4G/5GWe 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 Linked In 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 For remote work in New York City only.

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.

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