Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative joint venture is seeking a skilled Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead DevOps initiatives. This role involves designing and managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code, AWS, and Kubernetes to drive continuous integration and deployment processes. Join a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of electric vehicles through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts. If you're passionate about cloud solutions and want to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Rx insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code and AWS management.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Fluency in scripting languages for automation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Design scalable cloud architectures on AWS.
• Develop automation tools for deployment and configuration management.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Kubernetes

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Terragrunt

Atlantis

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About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to further our DevOps initiatives and drive continuous integration, software delivery, and deployment. As a Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to the team. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. This position will be located at our Palo Alto office and report directly to our Sr. Manager, Fleet Applications.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code: Implement and maintain IaC principles using Terraform and CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources on AWS.
• Cloud Architecture: Design and implement scalable, high-availability cloud architectures on AWS, optimizing for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless scaling and resilience.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline deployment, configuration management, and system maintenance.
• Platform Development: Contribute to the evolution of our platform, collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and address issues.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and resolving issues to minimize downtime and impact.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong Experience: Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CloudFormation and AWS cloud infrastructure management.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
• Scripting & Coding: Fluency in scripting/coding languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tooling.
• Terraform Module Development: Ability to create reusable Terraform modules to streamline infrastructure provisioning
• Platform Mindset: A collaborative approach to working with development teams to build and maintain a robust platform.
• Cloud Security: Understanding of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement secure configurations.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address complex infrastructure issues.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience building and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with ArgoCD
• Terragrunt & Atlantis: Familiarity with Terragrunt for managing Terraform code and Atlantis for Terraform pull request automation. Crossplane experience is a bonus
• Kubernetes Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
• AWS Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) demonstrate your expertise
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $146,900.00 - $183,600.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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