Director, Software Engineering (Product) at Ambient.ai

Redwood City, California, United States

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$176,000 – $220,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Physical Security, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of engineering management experience with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and lead complex technical initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical degree
Experience driving architecture and product decisions, and shipping products with consistent execution
Proficient in full-stack design principles and able to lead code architecture and implementation decisions
Comfortable coaching team members with different skill sets and technical areas of focus and expertise
Understands and has led agile software development and management
Organized and thrives in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Lead the current product engineering team, which includes front-end, Mobile, and backend developers
Design, guide, and vet systems design within the scope of the broader area related to product development
Scale the current team, hire and onboard new team members, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers
Be highly technical, a hands-on coder, and an effective people coach
Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (architecture reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence)
Give your team the tools, context, confidence, and motivation to make decisions effectively and independently
People management: Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching
Develop new product concepts while supporting current product growth
Help define growth strategy while working closely with product managers to align the strategy, process, and delivery against the product roadmap
Align internal business partners and leadership around this plan and partner with cross-functional teams to execute this plan
Play an active part in measuring and owning the quality and experience of the product while maintaining agility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringSystems DesignTeam LeadershipFront-end DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentHiringOnboardingAIComputer Vision

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Director, Software Engineering role?

The salary range is $176K - $220K.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

The position is hybrid.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 4+ years of engineering management experience building high-performing teams, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, experience driving architecture and product decisions, and proficiency in full-stack design principles.

What does the engineering team structure look like?

You will lead the current product engineering team, which includes front-end, mobile, and backend developers, and scale it by hiring and onboarding new members.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate is highly technical with hands-on coding experience, effective in people management including coaching and setting expectations, and skilled in instituting processes like architecture reviews while fostering engineering excellence.

Ambient.ai

AI software for proactive physical security

About Ambient.ai

Ambient.ai enhances physical security systems with software that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision. The technology helps security teams shift from reactive to proactive operations by detecting unusual changes in human behavior and locations, without relying on facial recognition. This approach respects privacy while providing AI-verified alerts that reduce false alarms and improve efficiency. The company aims to serve organizations needing security solutions while continuously adapting to the evolving risk landscape.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$70.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Medical premiums are covered up to 95% for employees. Dental and Vision is covered at 75%.

401(k) - Choose our pre-tax or Roth 401K plan options, via Guideline, to save for retirement

WFH Stipends - We offer monthly reimbursement for phone and monthly reimbursement for wifi

Time Off - Employees need to recharge their batteries: it improves productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction! Get your work done, loop in your manager and take a reasonable amount of time off

Employee Resource Group - Join or start one!

Other - Employee Assistance Program and Legal Services

Early Stock Option Exercise

Life Insurance

Visa & Greencard Sponsorship

Risks

Emerging AI security startups increase competition, threatening market share.

Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations in strict regions.

Dependence on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.

Differentiation

Ambient.ai uses AI to detect behavior changes, not facial recognition, ensuring privacy.

The platform integrates with existing security systems, enhancing proactive threat detection.

Real-time adaptation through threat signatures allows for dynamic response to security risks.

Upsides

Rising demand for AI-driven analytics enhances Ambient.ai's market potential.

Integration with IoT devices offers comprehensive security solutions for clients.

Edge computing adoption accelerates data processing, improving threat detection efficiency.

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