Sr. Electrical Engineer, Bee

Join Bee an Amazon company building the future of personal AI ambient computing. As our first dedicated Electrical Engineer youll have the unique opportunity to shape hardware development from the ground up in a fast-moving startup-like environment within Amazon.
Were a small agile team (acquired by Amazon in September 2023) on a mission to create innovative AI-powered ambient devices. Youll work directly with the Head of Hardware and collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to bring cutting-edge products to life.

Key job responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems and circuit boards for next-generation AI ambient computing devices from concept through production
Own the complete electrical engineering lifecycle including schematic capture component selection PCB layout oversight and design validation
Collaborate directly with the Head of Hardware to define hardware architecture and technical roadmaps for multiple product lines
Work cross-functionally with mechanical engineering firmware software and industrial design teams to integrate electrical systems into complete product solutions
Conduct design reviews failure analysis and troubleshooting to ensure product reliability and performance
Develop and execute test plans including bring-up validation and compliance testing (FCC CE safety certifications)
Source and evaluate components manage BOMs and work with contract manufacturers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)
Rapidly prototype and iterate on designs in a fast-paced startup environment where speed and innovation are critical
Drive technical decisions on power management connectivity (WiFi Bluetooth etc.) audio systems sensors and other subsystems relevant to AI ambient devices
Establish electrical engineering best practices documentation standards and development processes as the founding EE on the team
Stay current with emerging technologies and components to continuously improve product capabilities and performance

A day in the life
As the founding Electrical Engineer at Bee your days will be dynamic and hands-on. You might start your morning reviewing PCB layouts with contract manufacturers then jump into a design review with the Head of Hardware to discuss power architecture for an upcoming product.
Afternoons could involve debugging a prototype at your bench collaborating with firmware engineers to troubleshoot sensor integration issues or evaluating new components that could enhance our AI ambient devices. Youll have direct access to leadership and the autonomy to make critical technical decisions quickly.
Youll work closely with a small tight-knit team including mechanical engineers and industrial designers to ensure electrical systems integrate seamlessly into elegant product designs.

About the team
Bee is building the future of personal AIambient computing that understands and adapts to your life. Acquired by Amazon in September 2023 we maintain our startup DNA while leveraging Amazons world-class resources and reach.
Were a small passionate team of builders who move fast and think big. Our culture is collaborative and hands-oneveryone from leadership to individual contributors rolls up their sleeves to solve hard problems together. Youll work directly with the Head of Hardware and have close collaboration with mechanical engineers firmware developers and product designers who are all equally invested in creating exceptional products.
What makes Bee special is our focus on creating AI experiences that feel natural and intuitive in everyday life. This requires deep technical innovation across hardware AI and user experience.
We value speed creativity and ownership. Team members have significant autonomy to drive their areas forward and we celebrate both bold ideas and rapid iteration. If youre energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up work on cutting-edge technology and see your contributions ship to customers quickly youll feel right at home on the Bee team.

- 7 years of new hardware products development experience
- 7 years of engineering team management experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience in engineering team management
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Experience in DFx (cost test manufacturing)
- Experience with the project management of technical projects

- Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical Power Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of AWS or cloud technologies
- Experience developing products for large volume production
- Experience managing teams of 8 engineers

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 CA San Francisco - 173700.00 - 234900.00 USD annually