Zoox is expanding its focus within the IT Platform team to further our mission of providing Autonomous Mobility. We are seeking a Senior-level Cloud Engineer to support and enhance our use of AWS services. This role involves working cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams to ensure the best practices in cloud infrastructure.
In this role, you will:
Technical and Business Relationship: Maintain and manage the technical and business relationship between Zoox and its cloud providers.Cost Management: Understand and maintain costs associated with Zoox's cloud platforms, ensuring cost efficiency and optimization.AWS Best Practices: Implement AWS best practices for security, operations, cost management, resiliency, and performance across Zoox's cloud platforms.Cloud Center of Excellence: Establish and lead a cloud center of excellence to drive innovation, efficiency, and best practices in cloud infrastructure.Hybrid Cloud Strategy: Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to refine and enhance Zoox's hybrid cloud strategy.Want more jobs like this?
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Qualifications:
AWS Expertise: Strong understanding of AWS products and services in a production environment, including infrastructure, capacity planning, scalability, backups, storage, security best practices, and emerging technologies.Cloud Computing Strategies: Deep understanding of cloud computing strategies and architecture, such as multi-cloud hybrid and multi-user environments.Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of cloud networking, communication technologies, and cloud networking fundamentals and technologies.Cost Optimization: Proven ability to identify and implement cost optimization practices within AWS ecosystems, including total cost of ownership, cloud cost optimization tools, and cost reporting services.Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Business Units, to achieve business objectives.AI/ML Services: Understanding of AI/ML AWS services and best practices.Communication Skills: Expert written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of business.
Bonus Qualifications:
Security Best Practices: Experience with AWS security best practices and compliance.Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of emerging cloud technologies and their potential applications.Team Leadership: Proven track record of working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.Automation Skills: Proven understanding of software development best practices, programming/scripting languages, and Infrastructure as Code patterns
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: pay, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The pay range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The pay range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.