RADAR

retail technology

SeniorRFIDSystemsEngineer

$130–175k San Diego, California, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior RFID Systems Engineer at RADAR. Skills: PHY and MAC systems, wireless communication principles, C++ programming. modeling, simulating, and improving PHY and MAC systems. identifying and addressing RF, Digital and Channel impairments”

What You'll Achieve.

improving the performance of PHY and MAC systems; make critical decisions on performance versus implementation complexity; make improvements to the utility of Radar’s C++ PHY layer simulator; Begin the development of a performance improvement initiative

Industry & Context.

retail technology
Problems you'll solve

rigorous analysis; root-cause analysis skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in wireless communications and signal processing, 5+ years of experience simulating end-to-end wireless systems under various RF conditions, familiar with fixed-point design and implementation trade-offs, C++ programming skills, root-cause analysis skills, able to collaborate with people of different working styles

Nice to Have

knowledge of RFID and sensor technologies and test procedures, Master's or PhD in wireless communications and signal processing

What You'll Do.

and improving PHY and MAC systems

identifying and addressing RF

Digital and Channel impairments

validating and defining performance requirements

implementing physical layer algorithms

and simulate physical layer algorithms

Identify and model system impairments in C++

validate against lab measurements

Simulate impact of impairments on PHY and MAC layer performance

Analyze trade-offs between performance and implementation complexity

Devise and implement test strategies

assess all aspects of the wireless system

Work with other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Document algorithms for Software and RTL Designers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with engineers to validate and define performance requirements; collaborate with people of different working styles; Work with other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Communication Scope

Clear Communication

Full Job Description

ABOUT US E-commerce got real-time data infrastructure decades ago. Physical stores still have not. RADAR is changing that. RADAR is building the data infrastructure layer for the physical world, starting with retail. Our hardware-enabled SaaS platform uses proprietary overhead sensors, software, and AI-powered analytics to locate every product in a store, continuously, down to the fixture. We are deployed across 1,400+ stores with retailers including American Eagle Outfitters and Old Navy, processing tens of billions of real-world events every day, delivering 99%+ accuracy in complex, noisy environments - at fleet scale. RADAR is one of the best-funded companies in retail technology, backed by a recent Series B financing at a $1 billion valuation. Inventory accuracy is only the beginning. We believe RADAR can become foundational infrastructure for the physical economy, powering new AI-driven commerce experiences across retail and beyond. Join us if you want to work on a large, unsolved, technically challenging problem with an ambitious team building category-defining technology. OUR VALUES Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters. Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together. High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company. Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters. Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work. Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs. ABOUT THE JOB We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and assist with efforts in modeling, si

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