DevOps Engineer

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

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to support cloud platforms and enhance development processes for autonomous driving applications. This fully remote role requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, and a passion for innovation in mobility solutions.

Benefits

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Defined contribution retirement program

Company lease car program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and support monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.
• Identify opportunities for automation within development and deployment workflows.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Scripting

Database management

Linux administration

Security best practices

Observability tools

CI/CD tools

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CDK

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

Job description

Job Description - DevOps Engineer (SW 000005)

DevOps Engineer - SW 000005 - Fully Remote

Primary Location

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.

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.

· 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

· 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

·401(k), with company match

·Defined contribution retirement program.

·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.