Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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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.

Join our Connected Services team and help shape the future of mobility. At RV Tech we are not just building vehicles; we’re crafting a new era of intelligent, connected transportation. As part of our Connected Services group, you’ll be at the forefront of this revolution, developing the critical layer of APIs, SDKs, and end‑user applications that help accelerate the adoption of our technology for our Brand and Third Party partners.

• Be part of a groundbreaking joint venture:
  Contribute to a company that combines the strengths of two automotive giants, Rivian and Volkswagen Group.
• Shape the future of mobility:
  Play a key role in defining a step change in the future of transportation.
• Work on challenging and meaningful projects:
  Develop solutions that will transform the way companies manage and interact with the vehicles they produce.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment:
  Thrive in a culture that values innovation, creativity, and personal growth.
• Make a real difference in the world:
  Contribute to a company committed to sustainability and creating a better future for all.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer to further our Dev Ops initiatives and drive continuous integration, software delivery, and deployment. As a Sr. 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 report directly to our Sr. Manager, Factory Platform.

• Design and deploy edge solutions:
  Design, implement, and maintain on‑premises edge infrastructure solutions, including servers, network devices, and storage, to support applications and services at the edge.
• Kubernetes administration:
  Manage and operate Kubernetes clusters, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Container orchestration:
  Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Configuration management:
  Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible and Salt to automate server configuration and software deployment.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting:
  Implement monitoring solutions and troubleshoot infrastructure issues at the edge, including CI/CD pipeline best practices, tools such as Git Lab CI and ArgoCD.
• Security:
  Implement and maintain security best practices for edge infrastructure.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams and development teams to ensure seamless integration between edge and cloud environments.

Experience
: 5+ years in IT infrastructure or a related field, including at least 2+ years of on‑premises infrastructure and edge computing experience.

• Linux expertise:
  Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, including system administration and networking.
• Kubernetes experience:
  Experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration and deployment of containerized applications.
• Configuration management:
  Proficiency with at least one configuration management tool (e.g., Ansible, Salt).
• Containerization:
  Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Networking:
  Solid understanding of…