Sr. DevOps Engineer, Fleet Applications

at  Rivian and VW Group Technology

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 Senior DevOps Engineer to further our DevOps initiatives and drive continuous integration, software delivery, and deployment. As a Staff DevOps 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.
• Terragrunt & Atlantis: Familiarity with Terragrunt for managing Terraform code and Atlantis for Terraform pull request automation.
• 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.
  Company Statements:

• 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