We are looking for a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our New York office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in C, C++ and RTOS to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 11 to 15 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Ridge Health is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer at Ridge Health, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Define and improve processes, standards and ways of working across the team.
- Translate strategy into concrete plans and measurable outcomes for the team.
- Represent your function in cross-functional and leadership discussions.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
What we're looking for
11-15 years of professional experience in a Embedded Systems Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Ridge Health, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (Master's preferred)