AmazonSoftware Development Manager, Ring
Amazon is hiring a Software Development Manager, Ring in Sunnyvale, United States. It pays $213k-$288k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include computer vision, software development and people management.
- Level classifies it as a lead role.
- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
AI in this role
Leads a team of software engineers developing connected security products, sensors, and hardware accessories.
A successful candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent project management skills, great communication skills, people management skills, and motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with our device engineering team globally, as well as cloud and mobile teams. You must be responsive and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Own software development and QA end to end.
- Work closely with engineers to architect and develop strong technical designs.
- Execute against project plans and provide timely delivery of committed results.
- Manage day-to-day activities of the engineering team within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Manage department resources, staffing and mentoring.
- Build, enhance, and maintain engineering team.
- Work closely with engineers to architect and develop strong technical designs.
- Report on status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management.
- Maintain and enhance software framework.
A day in the life
The successful candidate will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on products used every day by customers around the world.
Your work is very hands-on and multi-disciplinary. You will be working closely with vendors, engineers, and product teams. You will write documents, lead reviews and discussions, mentor and develop your team while driving cross-functional collaboration, make critical technical decisions and help build up your team’s capabilities.
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.
Our goal is to deliver the most reliable and performant security devices that makes our customers feel “Always Home”.
Basic qualifications
- Experience in engineering team management
- Experience working directly within engineering teams
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
- Experience delivering products against plan in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined, distributed-responsibility and often ambiguous environment
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience with AI/ML technologies
- Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas: (i) Camera and Computer Vision technologies; (ii) Video and audio streaming; (iii) Low power or battery power systems design; (iv) Embedded system design; (v) System architecture design for consumer devices with connectivity (WiFi, BLE); (vi) Programming skill include C/C++; and (vi) motion sensor technologies.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Software Development Manager, Ring at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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