Sr. Cloud Engineer, SDV Platform, Engineering platform Group

Job Description:

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build and maintain DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines for backend microservices, OTA backend, and data pipelines, implementing artifact signing and container security scanning.
• 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.
• Support customer workshops, technical deep dives, and contribute to RFQ technical responses.

Qualifications:

• 7-12 years of experience in cloud engineering is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and REST/gRPC APIs is required.
• Knowledge of PKI systems, HSM integration, and secure boot & firmware signing concepts is required.
• Experience in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems is required.
• Knowledge of OTA architecture, ECU software lifecycle, and AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive) is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of vehicle network architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434) is a plus.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.