Director of Engineering, Bridge & Devices

Department: Engineering - Video

Location: Austin

Description

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks (EEN) have joined forces to create the world’s leading cloud-based security and video surveillance ecosystem. Together, we provide an integrated "system of intelligence" that protects over 600 million square feet across 90 countries. We are seeking a Director of Engineering for Bridge & Devices to lead the teams responsible for the "intelligence at the edge."

In this role, you will provide technical and strategic leadership in a lean, fast-paced environment. You will drive the development of the Eagle Eye Networks “Bridge”—the critical Linux-based hardware that connects local area network cameras to our global cloud infrastructure. These devices are responsible for local video storage, secure cloud transmission, bandwidth optimization, and the execution of sophisticated AI and analytics processes at the edge. You will oversee the device-resident containerized software, as well as the cloud-resident control and management services.

As a leader in our Austin technology hub, you will be deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle—from discovery and design to global deployment and observation. You will champion an AI-augmented engineering culture, utilizing tools like Claude.ai and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development and unit testing. We are looking for a leader with a startup mindset who thrives when the "buck stops with them" and whose collective performance directly drives our global success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Roadmap & Vision: Collaborate with Executive Management and key stakeholders to plan and execute a multi-year roadmap that transitions legacy device architectures into modern, AI-integrated edge services.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the reliable operation and security of the existing global infrastructure in the field while coordinating backend evolution with cloud infrastructure teams.
• Engineering Culture & AI Integration: Define and develop the culture for the device software engineering teams. Drive a mandate for software automation, reusability, and high efficiency by integrating the latest AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Testim.io, etc.).
• Architectural Leadership: Implement best practices in software architectural design (microservices, containerization) and mentor senior staff and managers in these practices.
• Team Orchestration: Manage daily operations for multiple sub-teams, establishing priorities, workflow roadmaps, and KPIs that measure the effectiveness and quality of team output.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Product, QA (Senior QA Manager), and Cloud teams to deliver synchronized hardware/software releases.
• Talent Development: Directly supervise the work of software developers and managers; identify, recruit, and mentor the next generation of technical leaders in Austin.
  
  

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: 12 years of increasing responsibility in device software development, including at least 5 years leading multi-functional engineering teams at scale.
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated technical knowledge of C and C languages and deep experience with Linux-based embedded devices and firmware.
• Architectural Vision: Proven ability to envision and implement a roadmap for device-to-cloud system architecture in close collaboration with executive management.
• Cloud-Native Proficiency: Deep experience in the deployment of web-scale tools and patterns, including Docker and Kubernetes, for edge environments.
• Agile Mastery: History of driving agile development teams, potentially serving as a Scrum Master or Product Owner, to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Video & IoT Protocols: Familiarity with video processing, codecs (H.264/H.265), and related network protocols (RTSP, ONVIF, MQTT).
• SaaS Integration: Experience managing SaaS applications that mesh seamlessly with edge device software.
• Communication & Presence: Excellent communication skills are mandatory. This role requires being on-site 5 days a week in our Austin, TX office to lead the local team and hardware labs.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Bonus Points

• Language experience in Java and Python.
• Specific expertise in the physical security, surveillance, or IoT domains.
• Experience leading "Legacy-to-Cloud" modernization projects.
  
  
  

Why Work for Brivo?

Brivo is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and the global leader in cloud-based access control and video surveillance. Following our merger with Eagle Eye Networks, we are building the only platform powerful enough to support the future of AI-driven security.

Why Your Work Matters

Innovation drives our vibe, but purpose drives our mission. You will work on essential systems that protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and property worldwide. At Brivo, your voice is heard, your talent is respected, and your contributions have a global impact.

• The Brivo Experience: We thrive on in-person collaboration and a "one-team" atmosphere. We embrace our international presence, leveraging diverse ideas and backgrounds to improve our culture and our products. To keep our global teams connected and inspired, we provide a premium onsite experience featuring communal meals, recurring social events, and fully stocked workspaces—ensuring you have everything you need to stay focused while building the future of security.
• Total Rewards: We support our people with competitive medical, vision, and dental plans (including company-offset premiums), a 401k with company match, and an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Individual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, training, and market conditions. In addition, Brivonians enjoy a robust benefits and perks package tailored to their work location.

About BrivoBrivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises.

As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90 countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.

With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation. Learn more at www.brivo.com.

Brivo 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. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.