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Foster City , CA

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

Foster City, CA

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 75971|Posted Aug 28, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Our Team as a Cloud Engineer and Drive Innovation in Autonomous Mobility!

Are you passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a meaningful impact in a cutting-edge industry? We’re seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to help build and maintain a robust AWS environment that supports the future of autonomous transportation. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of supporting and optimizing our cloud platform, working alongside a diverse team of engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Required Skills:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS in a production environment, including compute, storage, networking, and IAM.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform—writing, modifying, and maintaining modules.
  • Solid understanding of AWS networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups).
  • Strong knowledge of IAM principles, cloud security best practices, and secrets management.
  • Experience working from tickets, playbooks, and documented processes with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently on defined tasks while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with Terraform Cloud, Spacelift, or other centralized IaC solutions.
  • Exposure to multi-account AWS architectures, such as Landing Zones or Control Tower.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes/EKS.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools such as Grafana or CloudWatch.
  • Past involvement with AI/ML or high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in the cloud.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience working in cloud engineering, preferably within innovative, fast-paced environments.
  • Proven track record of supporting secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructures.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work at least 3 days in office at our Foster City, CA location.
  • Candidates must complete a background check and drug screening upon offer acceptance.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.

Take the next step in your cloud engineering career and be part of a team dedicated to technological excellence and inclusivity. Apply now and help us shape the future of mobility!

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all people are welcomed, respected, and supported. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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