simplisafe

simplisafe

Head of AI - Engineering & Product

Boston, MA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
Machine LearningComputer VisionLLMsProduct ManagementProduct StrategyEmbedded SystemsResearchLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • Ours is a no-ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those we protect.
  • We don't just want you to work here - we want you to grow and thrive here.
  • What sets SimpliSafe apart in the AI space: many companies focus on SaaS and machine learning.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this Head of AI will lead SimpliSafe's entire Artificial Intelligence organization - spanning AI/ML/CV infrastructure and research, and AI-powered product experiences across SimpliSafe's consumer portfolio.
  • This position requires strategic thinking, deep technical expertise - including on-device and edge AI - and the ability to lead and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary organization.
  • Partner with the executive team to develop and execute the company-wide AI strategy - spanning platform, infrastructure, product, and research - aligned to SimpliSafe's mission and business objectives.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams - Product, Engineering, Design, and Operations - to identify and prioritize opportunities to leverage AI/ML/CV technology to drive customer value and business growth.
  • Drive the platform and infrastructural requirements for enablement of consumer-facing and internal AI/ML/CV capabilities - both in the cloud and on-device, including on constrained hardware such as cameras and embedded systems.
  • Manage the AI organization's budget, allocate resources effectively across platform and product workstreams, and make data-driven decisions to optimize cost-efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and research organizations.
  • Design and evolve the organizational structure of the AI team to support both current needs and future scale - including hiring, developing, and retaining world-class talent across research, engineering, and applied AI.
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a talented, multi-disciplinary team of AI/ML/CV engineers and applied scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Edge & On-Device AI: Deep, hands-on experience building and productizing AI solutions that run on constrained and edge devices (e.g., cameras, embedded systems, IoT hardware) - not just cloud or SaaS deployments.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable experience
  • advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

  • 15+ years of experience in AI/ML, computer vision, or a related field, with a track record of shipping AI-powered products to consumers.
  • Strong knowledge of computer vision techniques including object detection, segmentation, tracking, and recognition.
  • Stay current with the latest research and advancements in computer vision, on-device AI, generative AI, and embedded ML - and translate emerging capabilities into product opportunities.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • Mindset: A 'no job too small' entrepreneurial attitude and a passion for the consumer and the Every Home Secure mission.

Company info

  • About SimpliSafe
  • We're a high-tech home security company that's passionate about protecting the life you've built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
  • We've created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you're building.
  • our teams come together in our state-of-the-art office on two out of our three core days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and choose where they work for the remainder of the week.
  • Why Are We Hiring?
  • We're growing and thriving - so we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
  • Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
  • Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
  • No Ego - Maintaining a 'no job too small' attitude, and an open, inclusive, and humble style.
  • One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
  • Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping those around us succeed.
  • Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often-ambiguous environment.

Equal opportunity

  • We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify.
  • We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  • We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute - not only to our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for all.
  • If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.
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