Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
Rivian is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of our On-Prem & Cloud virtualized and physical infrastructure. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our critical systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in virtualization technologies, storage solutions, operating systems, and virtual desktop environments, coupled with a passion for automation and continuous improvement. You will also have the practical skills to work within a datacenter environment and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position will be located in Palo Alto, CA OR Plymouth, MI and report directly to our Sr. Manager, IT Infrastructure.
Relocation to either Palo Alto, CA or Plymouth, MI would be required for this role.
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain virtualized environments utilizing technologies such as VMware vSphere, KVM, and Proxmox VE, Nutanix.
Manage and optimize storage solutions, ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance.
Implement and manage data protection strategies, including backup and recovery solutions.
Administer and troubleshoot both Linux and Windows server operating systems.
Good understanding of building and Managing Infrastructure in Cloud specially in AWS
Deploy, manage, and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, preferably using VMware Horizon or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Perform physical infrastructure tasks within datacenters, including server racking, cabling, and basic hardware troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
Utilize infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
Monitor system performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions.
Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for critical infrastructure issues.
Document all implemented solutions, configurations, and procedures.
Collaborate effectively with other IT teams, including networking, security, and application development.
Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and industry best practices.
Contribute to the development and implementation of infrastructure standards and policies.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing and supporting virtualized and physical infrastructure environments.
Proven experience with VMware vSphere. Any other Hypervisor like KVM, Proxmox VE is good to have
Solid understanding of storage concepts (SAN, NAS, DAS) and data protection methodologies.
Strong working knowledge of Linux (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux) and Windows Server operating systems, including command-line proficiency.
Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions, preferably VMware Horizon or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Hands-on experience working in datacenter environments, including server hardware installation, racking, and cabling.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python or PowerShell) for automation.
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
5 + years of experience working on Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively.
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
Knowledge of network fundamentals.
Experience with security best practices in infrastructure management.
VMWare Data Center Virtualization certification
Microsoft Windows Server Certification
Any Linux Certification
AWS Certification
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range - California Based Applicants: USD - $146,900 - $183,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.