Senior Software Engineer- Devices Cloud Platform

Brivo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical vision dental

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Brivo is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the Devices Cloud platform, owning architecture, development, deployment, and operational excellence for distributed cloud services managing millions of IoT devices.

You will mentor engineers, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver scalable, secure, highly available systems across global cloud infrastructure. Austin-based, full-time, competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python development and Django-based backend.
• PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning and optimization.
• Kubernetes deployment, Docker container management and cloud-native apps.
• Distributed systems design with Linux, IoT device communication and remote management.
• CI/CD, Git, automated tests and release management workflows.
• Secure software engineering including authentication and API security.
• Observability (metrics/logging/tracing) for production systems.
• Proven cross-functional leadership on technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of global cloud-native IoT backend services.
• Develop high-performance distributed systems with scalable data models.
• Build and operate containerized apps in Kubernetes with reliable networking.
• Implement observability and proactive incident management.
• Drive security and engineering standards while addressing tech debt.
• Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers on technical issues.
• Make architecture decisions balancing business goals and maintainability.
• Foster ownership and operational excellence in the team.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Django

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

RBAC

Observability

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 / year

Department: Engineering - Video

Location: Austin

Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

The Staff Engineer provides technical leadership for the Devices Cloud platform, owning the architecture, development, deployment, and operational excellence of distributed cloud services responsible for managing millions of connected IoT devices. This role combines deep software engineering expertise with technical leadership, driving cross-functional initiatives, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable, secure, and highly available systems across global cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of global cloud-native IoT backend services using Python and REST APIs.
• Develop high-performance distributed systems while optimizing PostgreSQL data models for global scalability and resilience.
• Build and operate containerized applications within Kubernetes, ensuring operational reliability and efficient networking.
• Implement observability and metrics to proactively manage system performance and resolve complex production incidents.
• Drive application security, compliance, and engineering standards while addressing technical debt to maintain platform health.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact capabilities and serve as the escalation point for high-risk engineering challenges.
• Make architectural decisions balancing business objectives, technical risk, and long-term maintainability.
• Foster a culture of ownership and operational excellence while mentoring engineers through technical coaching and guidance.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python development, RESTful API design, and Django-based distributed backend architecture.
• PostgreSQL administration, including performance tuning, indexing, replication, and query optimization.
• Kubernetes deployment, Docker container management, and cloud-native application development.
• Distributed systems architecture, service-oriented design, Linux troubleshooting, and IoT device communication/remote management.
• CI/CD, Git, automated testing, and release management workflows.
• Secure software engineering, including authentication, authorization, RBAC, and API security.
• Observability platforms (metrics, logging, tracing), performance analysis, and production debugging.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional technical initiatives and a systems-thinking mindset for complex, cross-technology issues.

Why Work for Us?

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.

The compensation for this full time salaried role ranges between $155,000-$185,000. 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.