IT Engineer Contractor (IT Ops / DevOps / Automation)

XPENG; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Snacks

Fun activities

Job summary

A leading smart technology company in Santa Clara is seeking an IT Engineer Contractor to support IT operations and DevOps practices. This role involves maintaining Linux servers, building automation scripts, and improving internal tools. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in scripting, problem-solving, and good communication. This position offers competitive compensation within a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration with teams in both the US and China.

Qualifications

• Basic DevOps experience (CI/CD, automation, monitoring, or logging) is a plus.
• Familiarity with VPN, IAM, SSO, AD, ITAM, virtualization or containers.
• Experience with problem-solving ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux servers, IT systems, VPN/SSO/IAM, and office IT environment.
• Build automation scripts and internal tools using Python/Go/Bash/PowerShell.
• Support monitoring, logging, and infrastructure optimization.
• Provide IT operational support and improve reliability through DevOps practices.
• Help develop small internal apps/tools and integrate AI APIs.

Skills

IT Operations

DevOps

Automation

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Go

Scripting in Bash

Scripting in PowerShell

Problem-solving

Good communication

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Partner @ XPENG | SHRM-CP

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.

XPENG’s US IT team is hiring an SV IT Engineer (Junior–Senior) with strong skills in IT Operations, DevOps, and automation. You will support our US office infrastructure, build internal tools, improve automation, and work closely with teams in both the US and China.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain Linux servers, IT systems, VPN/SSO/IAM, and office IT environment.
• Build automation scripts and internal tools (Python/Go/Bash/PowerShell).
• Support monitoring, logging, and infrastructure optimization.
• Provide IT operational support and improve reliability through DevOps practices.
• Help develop small internal apps/tools and integrate AI APIs.
• Scripting/programming experience (Python/Go/Bash/PowerShell).
• Basic DevOps experience (CI/CD, automation, monitoring, or logging).
• Familiarity with VPN, IAM, SSO, AD, ITAM, virtualization or containers.
• Problem‑solving ability & good communication.

Why XPENG

• Global collaboration with US & China teams.
• Real opportunity to influence US IT infrastructure.
• Fast‑growing environment with room to grow.

What do we provide:

• A fun, supportive and engaging environment.
• Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving.
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Snacks, lunches and fun activities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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