Head of AI - Engineering & Product

<p><strong>About SimpliSafe</strong></p> <p>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. 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.</p> <p>We are embracing a hybrid work model: 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.</p> <p><strong>Why Are We Hiring?</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>What sets SimpliSafe apart in the AI space: many companies focus on SaaS and machine learning. We do that as well — but we also deploy AI directly on cameras, which is a significantly more complex technical challenge. We're looking for a leader who has done this before and is excited to push the frontier of on-device intelligence at scale.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are looking for a visionary leader who can drive innovation across both the technical platform and the product surface: building the foundational AI capabilities that power our hardware and cloud, while also partnering closely with Product to define and ship the AI-driven features our customers experience every day. 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.</p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Own the AI product roadmap in close partnership with Product Management, defining the AI-powered experiences customers see and interact with across our apps, devices, and monitoring services.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Manage the AI organization's budget, allocate resources effectively across platform and product workstreams, and make data-driven decisions to optimize cost-efficiency.</li> <li>Set technical standards and best practices across SimpliSafe in the use of AI/ML/CV technologies, with particular emphasis on model optimization for edge and on-device deployment.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and research organizations.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Lead, manage, and mentor a talented, multi-disciplinary team of AI/ML/CV engineers and applied scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.</li> <li>Inspire your team to achieve our Every Home Secure mission.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred.</li> <li><strong>Experience: </strong>15+ years of experience in AI/ML, computer vision, or a related field, with a track record of shipping AI-powered products to consumers.</li> <li><strong>AI for Product: </strong>Demonstrated experience owning AI product strategy and roadmap — not just the platform — including close collaboration with Product Management to define, prioritize, and ship AI-driven customer features.</li> <li><strong>Edge &amp; On-Device AI: </strong>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.</li> <li><strong>Computer Vision Depth: </strong>Strong knowledge of computer vision techniques including object detection, segmentation, tracking, and recognition. Deep experience developing and productizing cutting-edge CV techniques.</li> <li><strong>Hardware Fluency: </strong>Deep knowledge of sensors, camera technologies, and the hardware/software co-design considerations unique to on-device inference.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Leadership: </strong>Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-range AI strategy, including articulating how AI will evolve over the next several years and how an organization should adapt and position itself.</li> <li><strong>People Management: </strong>Demonstrated ability to inspire and develop teams quickly, attract and retain talent, design organizations for scale, and implement and sustain impactful business change processes.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Disciplinary Respect: </strong>Respect and understanding of other disciplines, including Industrial Design, User Experience, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing.</li> <li><strong>Global Experience: </strong>Demonstrated experience working with global teams and with products manufactured outside the United States.</li> <li><strong>Mindset: </strong>A 'no job too small' entrepreneurial attitude and a passion for the consumer and the Every Home Secure mission.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Values You'll Share</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Customer Obsessed — </strong>Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.</li> <li><strong>Aim High — </strong>Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.</li> <li><strong>No Ego — </strong>Maintaining a 'no job too small' attitude, and an open, inclusive, and humble style.</li> <li><strong>One Team — </strong>Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.</li> <li><strong>Lift As We Climb — </strong>Investing in developing others and helping those around us succeed.</li> <li><strong>Lean &amp; Nimble — </strong>Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often-ambiguous environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></p> <p>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.</p>