Lead DevOps Engineer

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scout Motors is seeking a senior DevOps Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure for our electric pickup and rugged SUV platform. You’ll collaborate with product, software, and security teams to deliver reliable, observable systems.

Based in Charlotte or Fremont, this role requires 4–5 days in the office and occasional travel. You’ll lead infrastructure initiatives, mentor engineers, and own the internal developer portal to improve the developer experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 12+ years in DevOps/platform engineering or related roles.
• Proficient in Python, Shell, Ruby.
• Deep experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong CI/CD knowledge: GitHub Actions, GitLab, ArgoCD, Harness.io.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Infrastructure as Code: Crossplane, Terraform, Pulumi, CDK.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration.
• Experience designing platform integrations and developer experiences using Rust/Go/Python/Java.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure platform using IaC.
• Collaborate with software and systems teams to build end-to-end solutions.
• Design and build infrastructure with container orchestration (EKS/K8s).
• Choose managed cloud services to support platform engineering goals.
• Design CI/CD tools and practices for agile, secure deployments.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of infra.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions for troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with security teams to meet standards and compliance.
• Work with product managers, developers, QA to ensure robust systems.
• Lead engineers in infra, site reliability, and productivity systems.
• Own the developer experience via internal developer portal.

Skills

Python

Shell

Ruby

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

GitHub Actions

GitLab Pipelines

Harness.io

ArgoCD

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Crossplane

Terraform

Pulumi

CDK

Rust

Go

Java

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history,

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the overall cloud infrastructure platform using modern IaC (Infrastructure as Code) practices.
• Work closely with software development and systems integration teams to build end-to-end solutions.
• Design and build infrastructure utilizing container orchestration such as EKS/K8S.
• Help choose and select managed cloud services that meet the needs of the platform engineering team to support software development goals.
• Design and build CICD tools, automation, and practices to enable agile and secure software deployments.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure components, ensuring high availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Implement logging solutions to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and analysis.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the platform meets industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and QA engineers to ensure robust and reliable systems.
• Lead engineers in designing, building, and maintaining all infrastructure, site reliability, and engineering productivity systems.
• Own the Developer experience at Scout by contributing to the design and implementation of the internal developer portal.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or our office based in Fremont, California.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of hands-on experience as a DevOps engineer, system architect, or software engineer with a focus on platform systems.
• Proficient in building automation using languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby, and others.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab Pipelines, Harness.io, ArgoCD).
• Expert knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expert knowledge of infrastructure as code (Crossplane, Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. When a problem occurs, you run towards it not away.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. You treat colleagues with respect. You have a desire for clean implementations but are also humble in discussing alternative solutions and options.
• A teaching and coaching approach to guiding engineers and teams in approaches.
• Expertise in the design and development of software solutions to support platform integrations, automations and developer experiences using languages such as Rust, GoLang, Python or Java.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Initial California base salary range = $176,000 - $211,750

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].