Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Ring

Amazon; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge, UK, to develop cutting-edge camera-centric IoT devices. The role requires expertise in power management and firmware optimization. Candidates should possess experience with microcontroller architectures and a passion for innovative product development. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing device functionality and user connectivity.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new systems.
• Proven experience with microcontroller architectures.
• Extensive experience in power management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define power and thermal budgets for system components.
• Optimise firmware for performance KPI improvements.
• Work with partners and teams on technical problems.

Skills

Power management

Thermal optimization

Object-oriented design

Mentorship

C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a core member of a software team, developing Ring's next generation of camera-centric devices. The ideal candidate is passionate about building IoT products and is responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define power and thermal budgets for system components
• Optimise firmware for power consumption, boot time, latency, and other performance KPIs
• Design new features and solutions and integrate with new hardware and software services
• Monitor and improve device KPIs
• Work side by side with partners, colleagues and teams on technical problems

About the team

You will join the team that works on Ring devices, including video doorbells and security cameras. We develop the device firmware that supports features such as Live View, colour night mode and motion detection. Our goal is to ensure a secure and reliable product development that integrates with the Ring product range and helps Ring stay connected to users.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• Proven experience with microcontroller architectures
• Extensive experience in power management and thermal optimization techniques
• Deep understanding of CPU/MCU power states, clock gating, and voltage scaling

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS)
• Advanced power management protocols (ACPI, PMBus)
• Thermal modeling and simulation tools

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Posted: August 6, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)