Head Of Technology Foundations
- Countries
- Remote, USA
- Job Types
- leadership & management
- Experience
- executive
- Organization Types
- robotics, startups, transportation & mobility
- Location
- USA - Remote
- Posted Date
- Company
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
- Salary
- $175,000 – $359,425 • Multiple Ranges
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations of core technology infrastructure including cloud, networks, data centers, and foundational services. Drive cloud and network separations, infrastructure modernization, automation-first operations, cost and reliability outcomes, and lead and develop a high-performing technical team.
Hard Requirements
- 10+ years in infrastructure engineering, cloud, networking, or related technical leadership
- Experience leading complex infrastructure transformations (cloud migrations, separations, buildouts)
- Deep technical knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, hybrid infrastructure
- Ability to independently develop and execute technology strategy
- Understanding of modern software engineering environments (CI/CD, developer tooling)
- Experience building/leading high-performing technical teams
- Practical experience with IaC, observability, cloud operations, reliability practices
- Strong architectural judgment and hands-on technical credibility
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across organizations
Soft Requirements
- Deep AWS experience and large-scale cloud environments
- Experience with technology separations, carve-outs, TSA exits
- Enterprise network and data center modernization experience
- Background in high-growth tech, automotive, or software engineering
- Cloud financial management, platform engineering, AI/ML infrastructure experience
- Modern IT operations models including reliability engineering
- Entrepreneurial, first-principles approach; delivering via lean teams and automation