Head of IT & DevOps
Looking for a hands-on leader ready to take ownership of infrastructure and DevOps in a fast-moving environment. This is a unique opportunity to build, optimize, and lead systems that power critical b
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About PROPHESEE
Prophesee is the inventor of the world’s most advanced neuromorphic vision systems. The company developed a breakthrough event-based vision approach to machine vision that enables dramatic reductions in power consumption, latency, and data processing requirements. By mimicking how the human eye and brain work, Prophesee’s patented Metavision® sensors and algorithms reveal information that is invisible to traditional frame-based sensors.
Prophesee’s technology is transforming applications across industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, IoT, AR/VR, and mobile.
Headquartered in Paris, Prophesee has offices in Grenoble and Shanghai.
Job background
We are looking for a passionate, proactive and experienced IT & DevOps Team Lead to drive our infrastructure and operations strategy and day-to-day activities.
Lead and oversee the company's IT and DevOps functions, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure and software delivery. Together with a team of two, drive automation, operational excellence, and compliance while managing and supporting IT & DevOps staff.
You will lead a small team while remaining hands-on, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our IT systems and DevOps pipelines. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to align technology strategies with business objectives, optimize workflows, and enhance system reliability.
You will play a key role in shaping our infrastructure, improving automation, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Job details
Define and execute IT and DevOps strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee cloud and on-premise infrastructure (design, deployment, maintenance)
Ensure system scalability, availability, and performance
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
Manage IT operations including support, system administration, and enterprise tools
Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes
Ensure security policies and compliance with industry standards
Manage infrastructure budget, vendors, and service providers
Collaborate closely with development and product teams to optimize workflows
Lead, mentor, and support a team including a subcontractor and an apprentice
Drive continuous improvement in tooling, processes, and reliability
Travel requirements
Occasional travel may be required
Required qualifications, experience, and skills
Education
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience
8–10 years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or DevOps roles
Minimum 2 years in a leadership or team management position
Technical skills
Infrastructure / Cloud
Strong experience with Linux and Windows environments
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, or similar)
Virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, ESXi)
Backup solutions (Veeam, Duplicity or equivalent)
DevOps & Automation
Kubernetes and Docker
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
Scripting (Python, Bash)
Networking & Security
Networking fundamentals (firewalls, VPN, load balancing)
Security best practices and compliance frameworks
Soft skills
Leadership and mentoring abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Problem-solving mindset with strong crisis management capabilities
Ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
High level of rigor, ownership, and reliability
Language skill : fluent oral and written communication in French and English is mandatory
Why join us
Work on impactful infrastructure and scaling challenges
Be a key contributor to technical strategy and decision-making
Join a collaborative and innovation-driven environment
Opportunity to grow with the company and shape the DevOps culture
- Department
- G&A
- Locations
- Paris
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment type
- CDI / permanent
About Prophesee
Prophesee is the inventor of the world’s most advanced neuromorphic vision systems.
Inspired by the human eye and brain, we developed a breakthrough Event-based approach to machine vision, revealing what was previously invisible with traditional frame-based technology.
Prophesee brings a new level of speed, efficiency, and reliability to real-world perception across industries such as industrial automation, aerospace and defense, autonomous systems, IoT, AR/VR, and mobile.
Visit our main website: www.prophesee.ai