DescriptionRing is looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to join our team. Ring’s mission is to help make safer neighborhoods. With affordable solutions that work on any home, Ring is committed to offering security that’s accessible to everyone.As a Software Development Manager at Ring, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers working on important internal services used by Ring and Amazon engineers. The role will manage the development of cloud services that support Ring devices and continue development of the Ring infrastructure. This position involves team management, design, architecture and operation of critical-path cloud services.We are looking for a talented Software Development Manager with a strong technical background, customer obsession, and solid people management skills to manage and develop a high-powered engineering 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, Ring’s smart home security product 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 hard to bring communities together. Ring is an Amazon company. For more information, visitwww.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.Key job responsibilities Work with internal and external teams to support and develop Ring technology Own systems development life cycle Execute against project plans and timely delivery of committed results Manage day-to-day activities of the engineering teams within an Agile/Scrum environment Manage departmental resources, staffing, and mentoring Build, enhance and maintain a best-in-class engineering team Work closely with engineers to architect and develop technical designs Report on status of development, quality, operations and system performance to management Maintain and enhance software frameworks for developmentA day in the lifeThe Cost team SDM works directly with engineering leaders at multiple levels, Ring and SDO's Finance teams, and Ring product management. This is a hands on management role where you are the SME for AWS costs. It's a highly trusted position and you will be asked to consult on AWS architecture best practices, drive cost savings programs, and manage a team that builds cost tools for the organization.About the teamOur customers are "Always Home" with Ring, so we must maintain exceptionally high standards for our systems. To fulfill our customer promise, the Ring Engineering Excellence Team (REx) drives backend service uptime improvements, implements bar-raiser programs, improves productivity and collaboration tools, and drives down infrastructure costs through efficiency campaigns and tooling.REx drives Ring Excellence across these four pillars:
Infrastructure Cost and Efficiency
DevOps
Operational and Engineering Excellence
Information Technology
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Irvine, CA, USABasic Qualifications
3+ years of engineering team management experience
5+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
5+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
3+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
Preferred Qualifications
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 in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.