AI Summary
Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions to ensure high availability and optimal performance of the company's digital infrastructure.
Key Highlights
Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions to ensure high availability and optimal performance of the company's digital infrastructure
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Competitive health insurance plans
Income protection and disability plans
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and immediate vesting
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military service
Job Description
About The Company
Scout Motors is a pioneering automotive company headquartered in Fremont, California, dedicated to revolutionizing the electric vehicle market with a focus on rugged SUVs and pickup trucks. With a rich heritage rooted in the iconic American vehicle legacy dating back to 1960, Scout Motors is committed to blending tradition with innovation. The company champions a culture of exploration, sustainability, and community engagement, emphasizing respect for the environment, history, and societal values. Scout Motors aims to create vehicles that are versatile for work and leisure, supporting an active lifestyle while prioritizing eco-friendly technology. As an inclusive and entrepreneurial organization, Scout Motors empowers talented teams to lead change and shape the future of transportation through cutting-edge electric vehicle development and digital transformation.
About The Role
The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Scout Motors will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's cloud infrastructure platform. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including software development, security, and product management to build scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. The role requires expertise in modern Infrastructure as Code practices, container orchestration such as Kubernetes (EKS), and cloud services from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The engineer will develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions to ensure high availability and optimal performance of the company's digital infrastructure. Based initially in Fremont, CA, or remotely, this position offers flexibility with a potential future relocation to Scout Motors' headquarters. The role may require in-person attendance up to two days a week and occasional travel for company events or meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of professional experience as a DevOps, Cloud, or Site Reliability Engineer
- Proficiency in automation scripting languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby, etc.
- Strong experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
- Expertise in configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab Pipelines, Harness.io, or ArgoCD
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
- Collaborate with software development and systems integration teams to build end-to-end solutions
- Design and manage infrastructure utilizing container orchestration platforms such as EKS/Kubernetes
- Select and implement managed cloud services aligned with platform engineering needs
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment practices to support agile development
- Ensure infrastructure components are highly available, reliable, scalable, and performant
- Implement monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and troubleshoot issues
- Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings, providing technical guidance and support
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for infrastructure and deployment processes
- Competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Income protection and disability plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off including 20 days of planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company holidays annually
- Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military service
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic, growth-oriented company
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Scout Motors is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We ensure fair employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and to promote an environment of mutual respect and opportunity.