Principal Software Engineer, Video

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It’s not every day that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we’re a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double-digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center, and AI-powered adjacencies. We invest more than $250 million annually to ensure our AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of our customers.

RingSense AI is our proprietary AI solution. It’s designed to fit the business needs of our customers, orchestrated to be accurate and precise, and built on the same open platform principles we apply to our core software solutions.

This is where you and your skills come in. We’re currently looking for: a Principal Software Engineer, Video to drive the design, development, and innovation for our Media Platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building video conferencing applications using WebRTC.

Job Duties:

• Lead the research, design, and development of Media Platform initiatives to deliver new functionality and enhancements for superior media quality, scalability, and resilience.
• Proactively identify new opportunities, core improvements, and unrealized potential in our systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other products and services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on topics related to WebRTC media processing.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in WebRTC and apply this knowledge to create innovative solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on media processing and streaming.
• Knowledge of classical algorithms, data structures, and multi-threaded software development.
• Extensive experience with systems programming using C++. Additional experience with Typescript/Node.js is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of WebRTC.
• Extensive experience with media codecs and transports related to real-time communications, including: VP8, VP9, AV1, H.264, Opus, and RTP/RTCP.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs), and Commuter benefits.
• 401K match and ESPP.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Wellness programs including 1:1 coaching and meditation guidance.
• Paid parental and pregnancy leave and new parent gift boxes.
• Family-forming benefits (IVF, Preservation, Adoption, etc.).
• Emergency backup care (Child/Adult/Pets).
• Pet insurance and Pet Telehealth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7.
• Free legal services that provide legal advice, document creation, and estate planning.
• Employee bonus referral program.
• Student loan refinancing assistance.
• Employee perks and discounts program.

RingCentral’s Engineering team works on high-complexity projects that set the standard for performance and reliability at massive scale. This is your chance to help imagine, develop, and deliver products that raise the technological bar and power human connections. If you’re a talented, ambitious, creative thinker, RingCentral is the perfect environment to join a world-class team and bring your ideas to life.

RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably, and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote, and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.

About RingCentral

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone (MVP) global platform. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.

RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during our application and interview process. If you require such accommodations, please click on the following link to learn more about how we can assist you.

If you are hired in Belmont, California, the compensation range for this position is between $175,000 and $250,000 for full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.