Staff Cloud Engineer

TL;DR

Staff Cloud Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure): Support and enhance AWS cloud services with an accent on cost management, security, resiliency, and hybrid cloud strategy. Focus on implementing best practices, driving innovation through a cloud center of excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize cloud infrastructure.

Location: Foster City, CA, Hybrid

Salary: $236,000 - $297,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops fully autonomous vehicle fleets and ecosystems combining robotics, machine learning, and design to deliver next-generation urban mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Maintain and manage technical and business relationships with cloud providers.
• Ensure cost efficiency and optimization of cloud platforms.
• Implement AWS best practices for security, operations, and performance.
• Establish and lead a cloud center of excellence to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine hybrid cloud strategies.

Requirements

• Location: Foster City, CA with hybrid work format
• Strong expertise in AWS/GCP cloud products and services in production environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proven automation skills and understanding of AI-based software development best practices.
• Ability to build observability frameworks including dashboards and alerting systems.
• Proven cost optimization skills within AWS ecosystems.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS security best practices and compliance.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Kubernetes experience, especially on EKS.
• Understanding of AI/ML AWS services and best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Stock options including Amazon RSUs and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Supportive environment fostering diversity and innovation.