Lead Platform Engineer

About Us

Eagle Eye Networks is the global leader in cloud video surveillance, delivering cyber-secure, cloud-based video with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to make businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) is the only platform robust and flexible enough to power the future of video surveillance and intelligence. Eagle Eye is based in Austin, Texas, with offices in Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo.

Eagle Eye Networks is a dynamic, fast-moving company. We value the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, and we believe it is more enjoyable and productive. The synergy of in-office interaction is critical to our culture and your presence is essential for Eagle Eye Networks success. Eagle Eye Networks has recently announced a return-to-office initiative that requires employees to be in the office five days a week. Learn more at een.com.

Summary

As the Lead Platform Engineer at Eagle Eye Networks, you will pioneer the continuous improvement and innovation of our underlying systems that support one of the largest cloud video surveillance platforms globally. With an emphasis on stability, security, and scalability, you will work closely with development teams and other departments, translating your passion for technical challenges into real-world solutions. This position offers the opportunity to utilize your leadership skills in managing the Platform Engineering team and to have ownership over critical projects that drive the success of our cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Development and Integration: Design, create, and maintain the underlying infrastructure using Kubernetes, and other modern technologies, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with the company's goals.
• Monitoring and Metrics: Implement and oversee robust monitoring and metrics strategies using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring optimal performance and health of the platform.
• Tooling and Support for Development Teams: Build and maintain tools that enable our development teams to deploy and manage their applications efficiently.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide strategic direction and support to the Platform Engineering team, including hands-on management, mentorship, and collaboration across departments.
• Strategic Project Ownership: Take ownership of key projects, leading the planning, execution, and success, in alignment with the company's strategy and vision.
• Security and Compliance Management: Collaborate with security teams to ensure boundary protection, access control, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, efficiency, and best practices within the Platform Engineering team.

Experience

Must Have:

• 8+ years of experience in platform engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Deep expertise with Linux and strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Istio, and related orchestration tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of distributed systems, including architecture, challenges, and best practices.
• Significant experience with implementing monitoring, metrics, and log aggregation strategies to ensure system health.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and align a team with company objectives, fostering collaboration across departments.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with distributed storage solutions such as Ceph.
• Experience with CI/CD processes, utilizing modern tools and practices.
• Past collaboration with SRE teams or similar roles, integrating best practices for reliability and performance.

Why work for Eagle Eye?

Eagle Eye Networks is an innovative, global start-up building the only platform powerful enough to support the future of video surveillance and security. Here your voice will be heard, and talent respected. We have proven leadership and financial backing of one of the world s premier venture capital firms. The work we do is essential in today s world, as our systems are used to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and property around the world.

• Medical Benefits: We offer competitive medical, vision, and dental plans. Company offsets premiums.
• Taco Tuesdays: Like breakfast tacos? You re at the right place, because weekly breakfast tacos are provided.
• 401k plan with company match!
• Weekly Lunch: Food is love. Especially when it is free.
• Snacks: You will never go hungry.
• Culture: Innovation drives our vibe.
• Diversity: We embrace our global presence, the diverse ideas and backgrounds of our team to improve our culture, our products and grow our people and our business.
• Unlimited PTO: We value our employees work/life balance and want you to spend the time off you need.

More About Eagle Eye Networks

Eagle Eye Networks is leveraging artificial intelligence on its true cloud platform to dramatically reshape the video surveillance and security industry. The Eagle Eye Cloud Video Management System (VMS) is a smart cloud video surveillance solution, purpose-built to help businesses improve safety, security, operations, and customer service. Tens of thousands of companies in more than 90 countries around the globe have moved their video surveillance to the cloud with Eagle Eye VMS. Customers, including multi-family residences, smart cities, schools, hospitals, hotels, logistics, restaurants, and retail shops trust Eagle Eye for actionable business intelligence and proactive security across multiple locations. The Eagle Eye VMS has strong APIs for the secure integration of third-party systems and works with thousands of industry cameras, so customers don t have to rip and replace their existing infrastructure. Eagle Eye Cloud VMS is the only platform robust enough to power the future of video surveillance.

Eagle Eye Networks is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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