Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ring Neighbors

Software Development Engineer

Ring Neighbors is looking to add a Software Development Engineer to our rapidly growing development team. Ring Neighbors is a hyperlocal social networking app providing real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and public safety agencies. With Neighbors, you can always know when and where things are happening in your area, and share updates to keep you and your community informed. The Neighbors app is available on iOS, Android, recently launched on Web, and is also included as an embedded experience within the Ring app. Neighbors is used by millions of people each month. In addition to our core platform, the team is driving innovation across several exciting initiatives.

Key job responsibilities include architecting, building, and operating large-scale cloud systems while driving technical excellence across the team. You will own the end-to-end delivery of complex features and systems, mentor junior engineers, and influence the technical roadmap. You will lead design reviews, establish best practices, and make critical trade-off decisions that impact millions of customers. You will work alongside extraordinary talent and collaborate across organizations to deliver innovative products at scale.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in software development, system design, and cloud computing with a track record of delivering complex, production-grade systems. They have extensive experience architecting and operating large-scale distributed systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. They drive technical decisions and can articulate trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They raise the bar on engineering quality through code reviews, design reviews, and establishing team-wide standards and best practices. They mentor and develop other engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and operational excellence. They take ownership of ambiguous problems, break them down into actionable plans, and deliver results with minimal direction. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high quality bar. They communicate effectively across teams and organizations, building alignment and driving consensus on technical strategy. They are passionate about delivering customer value and continuously push the boundaries of what's possible through emerging tools and technologies.