Johnson Controls · 1 month ago
Director of Platform Engineering (hybrid)
USA IL Northbrook
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in optimizing building performance and enhancing safety across various industries. They are seeking a Director of Platform Engineering to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of the One Security Platform architecture, focusing on scalable and secure solutions in physical security domains.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Define and own the technical vision and roadmap for the One Security Platform, ensuring alignment with the overall product and business strategy
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Solution Engineering, and Application Development teams to define platform priorities
Establish platform governance to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability across multiple product lines
Advocate for platform adoption across the company and partner ecosystem
Architect and oversee enterprise-scale, multi-tenant platforms with high availability, security, and performance requirements
Lead the design of core platform services:
Identity & Access Management (SSO, RBAC)
Event Processing & Messaging Framework
API Gateway & Developer SDKs
Workflow & Automation Engine (e.g., n8n, Node-RED)
Integration frameworks for devices, third-party apps, and cloud services
AI & Analytics pipelines for security events and video
Ensure the platform supports cloud-native, on-prem, and hybrid deployments
Implement vendor-agnostic hardware abstraction for cameras, controllers, and sensors
Drive end-to-end platform delivery, from concept through Gate reviews to deployment
Manage and optimize development processes, including Agile ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance practices
Partner with the DevOps team to ensure reliability, scalability, and observability
Oversee platform security practices, including compliance with SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, and other regulations
Build, lead, and mentor a cross-functional Platform Engineering team, including:
Core Services Engineers
Integration Engineers
Workflow & Automation Specialists
AI & Analytics Engineers
DevOps & Infrastructure staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ownership
Define career development paths and conduct regular performance reviews
Serve as the primary technical contact for platform-related discussions with:
Internal product teams
Strategic partners and integrators
Key enterprise customers
Communicate platform strategy, status, and performance to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
Experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade platforms used by multiple product teams or external partners
Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP), microservices, and API-first design
Strong knowledge of identity management, RBAC, and event-driven architectures
Experience in integrating with hardware devices (preferred in physical security: Access Control, VMS, Alarms)
Proficiency with workflow automation/orchestration tools (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Node-RED, or similar)
Strong understanding of security and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR)
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD, container orchestration (Kubernetes), observability (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana)
Strong people management skills, with experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Able to travel anywhere from 10-20%
Preferred
Experience in physical security product domains: Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion Detection
Knowledge of video streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC), video analytics, or AI/ML model deployment
Experience building developer ecosystems, SDKs, or partner integration programs
Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS and hybrid deployment models
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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