Summary:
Astemo Americas, Inc. is looking for experienced cloud engineers with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field to join our SDV Platform Software Group as a Sr. Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and operate a secure, scalable, automotive-grade cloud infrastructure platform enabling Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, Over-the-Air (OTA) rollout, vehicle data services, and AI/ML lifecycle integration. The position works at the intersection of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), edge/vehicle compute, DevSecOps & MLOps, and automotive cybersecurity & functional safety. The position requires the engineer to work as a team member with good communication and written skills.
Job Duties:
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The candidate will work in close collaboration with Astemo teams in Japan and cross-functional engineering departments in the USA, including embedded ECU software teams, AI/ML engineering, cybersecurity organization, and cloud teams in Astemo Japan.
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Design and architect multi-region, highly available cloud infrastructure for OTA backend services, vehicle identity & provisioning, fleet telemetry ingestion, remote diagnostics, and feature-on-demand services; define reference architectures for Cloud-to-Vehicle, Cloud-to-Edge gateway, and Cloud-to-Simulation/HPC communication.
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Architect and operate a secure OTA campaign management platform, including update artifact storage & signing pipelines, phased rollout orchestration, rollback and safe-state mechanisms, and integration with ECU software version and vehicle configuration management systems; ensure compliance with ISO 24089 and UNECE R156.
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Build and maintain DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines for backend microservices, OTA backend, and data pipelines, implementing artifact signing and container security scanning.
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Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (where cloud impacts safety), ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity, and global data privacy regulations, working with functional safety, cybersecurity, and legal/compliance organizations.
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Support customer workshops, technical deep dives, and contribute to RFQ technical responses.
Qualifications:
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7-12 years of experience in cloud engineering is required.
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Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and REST/gRPC APIs is required.
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Knowledge of PKI systems, HSM integration, and secure boot & firmware signing concepts is required.
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Experience in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems is required.
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Knowledge of OTA architecture, ECU software lifecycle, and AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive) is a strong plus.
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Knowledge of vehicle network architecture is a plus.
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Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434) is a plus.
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Candidates should exhibit skills in technical writing, and time and project management.
Education: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a related engineering field. Preference will be given to Master's candidates.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years applicable experience in cloud engineering
Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Leading, building and mentoring the efforts of engineers who are responsible for sub-project activities.
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel: Domestic and international may be required as needed.
