Principal Cloud Engineer: Lead Scalable, Automated Cloud

CarMax; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Principal Engineer, Cloud to lead the design, build, and evolution of scalable cloud platforms that power customer-facing applications. You will mentor teams, drive automation, and ensure reliability, security, and operational excellence across multi-cloud environments.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to translate ideas into practical cloud solutions, shaping CarMax's next-generation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience with 7+ years in technology roles.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience building cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud considered).
• 3+ years of scripting or coding experience in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.
• Expertise in cloud networking, storage, virtualization, and access control, including hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to design and deploy resilient cloud architectures and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or TeamCity.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Passion for automation and eliminating manual processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-service capabilities and automation tools to accelerate delivery and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, product management, and architecture to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile practices.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to evolve cloud platforms and optimize performance using modern engineering principles.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, applying best practices to enhance reliability, scalability, and security across cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Automation

Leadership

Scripting (Python)

CI/CD

Cloud security

Mentoring

Multi-cloud

Education

CS degree or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

TeamCity

Kubernetes

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Principal Engineer, Cloud to lead the design, build, and evolution of scalable cloud platforms that power customer-facing applications. You will mentor teams, drive automation, and ensure reliability, security, and operational excellence across multi-cloud environments.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to translate ideas into practical cloud solutions, shaping CarMax's next-generation infrastructure.