Device Embedded Software SDE, Ring

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 165,200 - 223,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A major technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer to define, build, and support system design and software for IoT products. You will closely collaborate with business and engineering teams, working on complex problems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, experience in embedded systems, and a bachelor's degree in computer science. Competitive salary offered in California, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• Experience in embedded wireless systems.

Responsibilities

• Solve critical design issues involving algorithms and develop hardware/firmware interfaces.
• Participate in design reviews for complex embedded systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements for team’s agility.

Skills

Software development experience

Design and architecture of systems

Programming skills

Experience writing low-level drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

C/C++

Linux

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 3174373 | Amazon.com Services LLC

As an Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, building and supporting the system design, architecture, and software for Ring IoT products. You will interact closely with the business and cross-functional engineering teams across different organizations to gather engineering requirements, design and implement new features. You will contribute to all aspects of an agile software & systems development life cycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing and operations. You will work across teams on solving hard technical problems and approach problems with enthusiasm.

Key responsibilities

• Dive deep and work to help solve critical design issues involving algorithms, develop hardware/firmware interfaces, IoT interfaces, etc.
• Participate in design reviews for complex embedded systems, simulations, algorithms and software development owned by your team and partner teams.
• Influence within your team and partner teams to help drive and develop the technical implementation for overall system designs.
• Identify and implement process improvements which improve your team’s agility. This may include improvements to design, automation, development, test or operations.
• Define and/or refine system requirements, participate in the development and delivery of interoperability-related features such as system health monitoring, diagnostics, repair, and other self-healing automation.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++ in Linux and Real-time operating system environments.

A day in the life

Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with hardware engineers, product and program teams, and external engineering partners. You write documents, code, carry out experiments, demonstrate proof-of-concepts, build prototypes, debug problems, and ship sophisticated systems.

About the team

Ring's mission is to reduce crime in neighborhoods. Ring is committed to offering smart security solutions that are dependable and reliable. You will be part of a fast-paced team that is passionate about delivering innovative solutions to complex problems.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Experience writing low level drivers

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in embedded wireless systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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