Director of Platform Engineering

at  Veo

Veo is a global leader in AI-based sports camera technology. Our innovative, fully automatic camera solution enables sports teams to record matches and training sessions without a camera operator. We’re democratizing the world of sports by granting video analysis for teams on all levels—a privilege that used to be only for the few. More than 40,000 clubs in 90+ countries record their games every week.
Growing as fast as we do in Veo means that every day is different, exciting, and challenging, both on the front line and in the back office.
But that’s not the most remarkable thing about us.
The coolest thing is our people. We’ve attracted some of the brightest minds in the industry. They are the reason we can create a great product and do it while enjoying ourselves.
As Director of Platform Engineering, you will oversee deeply technical engineering teams, building the foundation on which Veo builds key products and services.
As the person responsible for building and scaling our development platform and infrastructure, you will play an important part in defining and delivering the overall strategy. Your contributions to establishing the product architecture will guide the product development teams as they enhance, streamline, and continually innovate within Veo’s fundamental product pillars.
Your teams will build a platform as a product developers love, enable a world class capture and viewing experience and specialize in advanced computer vision algorithms and engineering deliverable in embedded and cloud computing environments.
You’ll play a vital part in our growth, ensuring developers have the right tools and a seamless experience utilizing appropriate technologies and techniques across the business.

WHAT IS EXPECTED:

• Month 1: Acquire a thorough familiarity with Veo’s corporate operations, including the progression from development to launch processes, the configuration of systems, proprietary instruments, personnel competencies, and the array of hurdles in operational, infrastructural, and efficiency domains
• Month 3: Prioritized plan for shaping of teams and technical direction to improve software delivery that scales across engineering disciplines and media processing/delivery.
• Month 12: A maturing internal platform of tools and data, treated as a product, delivering core developer and business enhancing capabilities used throughout Veo services.
  You’ll play a vital part in our success, helping ensure that our developers have the right tools and a seamless experience utilizing various technologies across the business.
  As the person responsible for building and scaling our digital platform, you will work on the foundation of product architecture and lead the product development team in implementing, optimizing, and further experimenting with Veo’s core product pillars. You will also play an active part in defining and delivering the overall strategy.
  At Veo, you’ll be part of a thriving work environment where every day brings new excitement. Our rapid growth ensures a diverse and ever-changing atmosphere. We believe in work-life balance and providing a positive culture that allows you to thrive personally and professionally.
  Our Copenhagen office mirrors our innovative technology – with an indoor ball court, rooftop terrace, and well-equipped gym. We have created a facility that supports connecting disciplines across the business, facilitates creative thinking, and gives the space to engage with colleagues, our global partners, and the entire Veo community.
  Diversity and differences are valuable assets for us. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome people from all backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
  We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. And you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Still interested? Join us at Veo and become a part of a team that delivers greatness and has a great time doing it.
  We will invite for interviews continuously, so apply with LinkedIn or your resume as soon as possible.

• Shape Veo’s scalable and maintainable technology platform and infrastructure
• Obsess about the customer’s experience, both across the world and across your desk
• Optimize Veo’s software development lifecycle across engineering
• Hire top-notch engineers that have seen the best and worst of both theory and practice
• Motivate and coach teams to reach their full potential
• Propagate rapid, stable and sustainable engineering practices across all engineering teams
• Manage budgets for staff, infrastructure and tools across the group
• Facilitate delivery of critical topics like security, business continuity and on-call
• Spread a DevSecOps mindset from your actions and your teams’ products