DevOps Engineer

Volkswagen of America, Inc; Belmont (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc is seeking a DevOps Engineer to enhance cloud platform operations and support autonomous driving applications. The role requires substantial experience in CI/CD processes, cloud infrastructure management, and collaboration with development teams to ensure optimized workflows and high system reliability.

Benefits

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Company lease car program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory; Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile software environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate integration and deployment.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage cloud infrastructure.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions for system reliability.

Skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Knowledge of containerization technologies

Scripting languages (Python, Go)

Database management systems

Linux administration

Security tools

Monitoring and observability tools

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Talent Acquisition | Volkswagen Group of America, Innovation & Engineering Center of California (IECC); Audi Autonomous Driving; ADMT"When we drive…

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

The Center of Excellence within the ADMT LLC focuses on applied research and pre-development with the goal of evaluating and/or develop and transfer innovative technology from industries and research institutions into the autonomous driving domain for technology/supplier decisions and to build the strategic base for a further development of a VW Group owned vertical, integrated AD-stack.

DevOps Engineer

Role Summary

ADMT represents the Volkswagen Group as its driver for building self-driving technology. With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world’s largest automakers, we’re building self-driving technology that is engineered to scale globally and transform mobility for millions. Talented individuals join our team because they share our purpose to make it safe, easy, and enjoyable for everyone to get around. We aspire to impact key industries that move people and goods, from ride hailing to deliveries.

This position will support the cloud platform and development teams by enhancing and maintaining the development and deployment processes for our autonomous driving applications. The role involves utilizing the cloud platform’s capabilities to optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure management, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems. Additionally, you will address developer operational issues and work to maintain service level agreements (SLAs).

The DevOps Engineering team will be integrated within the cloud platform team, working collaboratively toward shared objectives. While they maintain a strong focus on enhancing developer productivity and supporting operational efficiency, they will also play a vital role in contributing to the platform's OKRs. This alignment ensures that both teams work synergistically, optimizing workflows, streamlining processes, and driving overall organizational success. By fostering a culture of collaboration, the DevOps team helps to create a seamless environment that not only boosts developer efficiency but also supports the broader goals of the platform team.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate the integration, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CDK to support the management and provisioning of cloud infrastructure built by the cloud platform team.
• Implement and support monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Work closely with software developers, QA engineers, and system architects to facilitate seamless development and deployment processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the development and deployment workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in incident response and assist in root cause analysis to improve system reliability and performance.
• Stay updated on DevOps best practices and emerging technologies, providing feedback to improve our processes and tools.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years relevant experience
  
  

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Desired

• Master’s Degree Skills
  
  

Required Skills

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with an emphasis on using existing infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio) and orchestration tools.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, or Go.
• Understanding of database management systems (e.g., SQL/NoSQL).
• Proficiency in Linux administration and a solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Proficiency in security tools such as Grype, CodeQL, AWS Inspector, and open-source software scanning solutions.
• Awareness of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, ELK, and Jaeger.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and frameworks, as well as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
• AWS or GCP certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.
  
  

Specialized Skills

Desired

• Jira / Confluence
• Previous experience working in projects in an agile software environment
• Experience using Machine Learning frameworks
  
  

Work Flexibility

• Accommodation for working time zone differences between international locations as needed
• Travel is estimated to be 10%.
• Role requires flexibility in daily schedule, including early morning meetings with Europe, evenings for the West Coast, and weekends for events and travel
  
  

In the Silicon Valley, the salary range for this role will be $145,000 - $165,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience. Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. Other benefits for this position include:

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k), with company match
• Defined contribution retirement program.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company lease car program
• Paid time off
  
  

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Fully Remote

Primary Location

United States-California-Belmont

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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