Sr SDE - Ring AI/ML Cloud, Ring Pioneer Team

Ring is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Ring Pioneer Team that specializes in new AI/ML cloud initiatives. This team is at the forefront of developing and deploying innovative machine learning solutions that will shape the future of Rings intelligent features across our product ecosystem. This position is open for locations in Southern California (greater Los Angeles county and Orange county areas) as well as Northern California in Silicon Valley.

As part of the Ring Pioneer Team the ideal candidate will be an advocate of AI/ML technologies highly innovative goal-oriented and excited to push the boundaries of whats possible in cloud-based machine learning. You should be passionate about exploring emerging AI technologies developing proof-of-concepts and translating them into scalable production-ready solutions. You take ownership of your work and are committed to advancing the state-of-the-art in ML model performance scalability data quality and responsible AI practices.

Key job responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of AI/ML services in cloud environments (AWS) focusing on novel applications and emerging technologies

Drive the technical direction and architecture of experimental and large-scale ML systems including advanced model training pipelines and high-performance inference services

Identify and evaluate new AI/ML technologies and methodologies assessing their potential to create breakthrough features for Ring products

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists Product Managers ML Engineers and leadership to identify new AI-driven opportunities and translate them into tangible prototypes and products

Establish and implement best practices for MLOps in a pioneering environment including techniques for rapid prototyping efficient experimentation and seamless transition to production

Mentor team members in advanced ML engineering practices; foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the Pioneer Team

Provide thought leadership in both software engineering and machine learning influencing the direction of Rings AI strategy

Drive the operational excellence of experimental ML services as they transition to large-scale production environments

Stay at the up to date on AI/ML advancements actively participating in the wider AI community and bringing external innovations into Rings technology stack

About the team
Since its founding in 2013 Ring has been on a mission to make neighborhoods safer. From the video doorbell to Ring Alarm which was named #1 in Customer Satisfaction for DIY Home Security Systems by J.D. Power Rings smart home security line as well as the Neighbors app offer users affordable whole-home and neighborhood security. At Ring we are committed to making home and neighborhood security accessible and effective for everyone -- while working to bring communities together.

- 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team

- 5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent

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 Companys 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.