Ring is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge streaming solutions for our home security and smart home products. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing market leading streaming capabilities across our full stack, with a particular emphasis on firmware-level optimizations.

We can also hire for this role in Madrid ESP, Cambridge and London UK.

Key job responsibilities
- Architect and develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable streaming solutions for Ring's products, from firmware to cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, and cloud engineering, to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end optimization
- Identify and implement firmware-level optimizations to enhance streaming performance, reduce latency, and improve overall user experience
- Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the streaming domain
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to the development of coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for streaming solutions- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience in developing streaming solutions, with a strong emphasis on firmware and embedded systems
- Proven expertise in video/audio codecs, streaming protocols (WebRTC, RTSP, etc.), and real-time communication technologies
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
- Experience with firmware development for ARM-based or other embedded platforms
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and performance optimization techniques- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment

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