Principal Software Engineer, Media Backend

Say hello to possibilities.
It's not everyday 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 global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing the nature of human interaction-giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
We're a $2 billion company that's growing at 20+% annually and we're expanding our Engineering Team to make sure we stay ahead of the competition.
We're currently looking for:
Principal Software Engineer 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.
In this role you will:

• Lead the design and development of the Media Backend components to deliver new features and functionality 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
• Perform code reviews and ensure that the codebase is high quality, maintainable, and testable
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on the team
• Continuously improve our software development practices and processes with an emphasis on automation
• 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

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on media processing and streaming
• Extensive experience with systems programming using C++. Additional experience with Typescript/Node.js is a big 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 developing software for Linux
• Experience with containerization and highly automated, modern, software deployment practices
• Solid understanding of designing applications for at least one public cloud provider, such as AWS
• 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 related field

What we offer:
RingCentral offers all the work/life benefits you could ever want, (and none of the micromanagement.)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter Benefits
• 401K match and ESPP
• Flexible PTO
• Wellness programs including 1:1 wellness coaching through TaskHuman and meditation guidance through Headspace
• Paid parental leave and new parent gift boxes
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
• Rocket Lawyer services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
• Employee bonus referral program

RingCentral's Engineering team works on high-complexity projects that set the standard for performance and reliability at massive scale. What kind of scale? Millions of users today and hundreds of millions tomorrow. 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.
If you are hired in Belmont, the compensation range for this position is between $188,800 and $212,400 f or 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.
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