Job Description
Metropolis is seeking a Director of Network Operations, Computer Vision to oversee the end-to-end operation of their network & computer vision infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance and reliability of network and production systems across the core vision platform. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a strong commitment to reliability, scalability, and security.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the network and production systems operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, systems engineers, and automation developers.
- Conduct analysis and implement improvements to maintain optimal health and efficiency of field-deployed networks and production systems.
- Establish and manage an effective incident response protocol.
- Implement and manage solutions for monitoring, deploying, and maintaining hardware across diverse environments.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to plan and implement scaling for both network and production infrastructure.
- Manage the operational budget, making cost-effective decisions on hardware, field tools, and technology investments.
- Collaborate with network and hardware vendors, negotiate SLAs, and manage performance.
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, uptime, and reliability across our infrastructure.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in network or production systems operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in deploying and operating real-world computer vision or robotics systems.
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale field deployments and operational support for distributed hardware.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing technical operations teams in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
- Clear communicator with the ability to explain highly technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly valued.
- Experience in a high-growth or technology-driven company.
Role Offers:
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Lucrative stock option plan
- Bonus plans