Principal Web Engineer

Department: Engineering - Video

Location: Amsterdam

Description

About Us

Eagle Eye Networks, a Brivo solution, 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. We are based in Austin, Texas, and Bethesda, Maryland with offices in Lehi, Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo.

We are 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 our combined success. We recently announced a return-to-office initiative that requires employees to be in the office five days a week.

Summary

Step into the role of Principal Web Engineer and take charge of architecting the next generation of cloud video surveillance applications! This is not your typical front-end role, this is your chance to define the standards, structure, and scalability of the systems that power a global leader in cloud-based security.

We need a sharp, future-ready architect to lead the charge in defining our frontend architecture, defining programming guidelines, and delivering detailed technical design documents (TRDs) for high-impact features and components. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and act as a central force driving consistency, performance, and maintainability across our platform.

If you're passionate about elegant architecture, component design, and raising the engineering bar across teams, and using AI to do it, this role was made for you.

Key Elements

What Makes This Role Exciting?

* You’ll set the architectural direction for web development in a product used globally.

* Modernize how we build, ship, and scale (and leverage AI to do it).

* Craft guidelines and standards that empower engineering teams to move fast without breaking things.

* Collaborate with talented engineers, product managers, and designers in a high-ownership culture.

* Influence the development of mission-critical features in real-time video and security tech.

You Will

* Define architecture and technical standards for our frontend platform (Vue 2/3, Vuetify, TypeScript).

* Author comprehensive technical design documents (TRDs) for large-scale components and systems.

* Lead and advise on best practices around state management, component reuse, testing, and code scalability.

* Work closely with engineering leadership and product to translate business requirements into technical architecture.

* Provide mentorship and architectural reviews to development teams.

* Develop high-quality components and features, leveraging AI where possible

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What you bring

* 7+ years of experience in web development, including 3+ years in a senior or architectural role.

* Deep understanding of Vue.js, with experience in both Vue 2 and Vue 3 (Composition API a plus).

Solid experience with Vuetify and TypeScript in large-scale production environments.

* Strong grasp of modern frontend architecture principles including modularization, dependency management, testing, and performance optimization.

* Proven ability to produce clear, thoughtful architecture and technical design documentation.

* Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.

* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, you're a mentor, not just a maker.

Bonus Points For

* Experience leading large-scale frontend refactor/migration initiatives.

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

* Background in video streaming, IoT, or real-time applications.

* Experience with working in Agile environment, Scrum, Kanban

* Experience in leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI linters) to:

* Improve code quality and maintainability.

* Accelerate development of web components and features.

* Assist with architectural planning and documentation.

What can you expect from us?

* Diverse team with 25+ nationalities

* 23 paid holidays yearly + Dutch public holidays

* Compensation for travel expenses from your home to the office;

* Company equipment for work use;

* Enrollment in the Eagle Eye Networks B.V. collective pension plan;

* Drinks & Snacks at the AMS office;

* Opportunity to take part in EEN Corporate Fitness App challenges;

* Company swag, business casual scale-up work atmosphere and Friday drinks;

* Once or twice a year a stunning company day;

* Flexible work time arrangement.

We're not just developing software, we’re redefining safety, insight, and scalability in a cloud-first world. You’ll join a team that thrives in a startup-paced, impact-driven culture while enjoying the benefits of a global, industry-leading company. Be part of shaping products that make a real-world difference.

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.