Electron Engineer

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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 the $2 billion 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.
The Innovation team is the engine that makes RingCentral go. From Engineering to UX/UI to CloudOps, this is the place where the biggest ideas in cloud communications are imagined, developed, and delivered. If there's a better way to bring people together, RingCentral Innovation is finding it, iterating on it, and sharing it with the world.
RingCentral surrounds you with world-class technology and talent, in a people-first environment built from the ground up to help you do the best work of your career. We're not just changing the nature of communication and teamwork. We're winning, together.
We are looking for an experienced developer who previously or is currently involved in contributing to Electron open source project. This person will strengthen our engineering team that works on a cross-platform video conferencing application based on the Electron framework.
Our project is built on top of an in-house fork of Electron, and our aim is to make our changes available back to the Electron community.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the in-house Electron fork from technical perspective
• Implement feature changes or bug fixes in Electron
• Help the team with Electron-specific problems investigation
• Explore solutions to make our in-house changes available to the Electron community

Key Technologies:

• C++
• Electron
• Chromium
• WebRTC
• Objective-C
• JS
• Node.js

Qualifications:

• Strong C++ skills
• Experience in Windows or Mac OS native programming (better both)
• Knowledge of Electron internals
• Electron contribution history
• Ability to design APIs, make local architectural decisions
• Ability to evaluate complex projects and meet estimated deadlines

Pluses:

• Objective-C, C++ or JavaScript skills
• Knowledge of Chromium and WebRTC internals
• Chromium or WebRTC contribution history

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

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 Colorado, California, Nevada, New York, Maryland, Washington, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, the compensation range for this position is between $72,000 and $133,000 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.
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