What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Engineer Contractor (IT Ops / DevOps / Automation) position at XPENG?
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
XPENG’s US IT team is hiring an SV IT Engineer (Junior–Senior) with strong skills in IT Operations, DevOps, and automation. You will support our US office infrastructure, build internal tools, improve automation, and work closely with teams in both the US and China.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain Linux servers, IT systems, VPN/SSO/IAM, and office IT environment.
- Build automation scripts and internal tools (Python/Go/Bash/PowerShell).
- Support monitoring, logging, and infrastructure optimization.
- Provide IT operational support and improve reliability through DevOps practices.
- Help develop small internal apps/tools and integrate AI APIs.
Minimum Requirements
- Strong Linux SysAdmin skills (Ubuntu preferred).
- Scripting/programming experience (Python/Go/Bash/PowerShell).
- Basic DevOps experience (CI/CD, automation, monitoring, or logging).
- Familiarity with VPN, IAM, SSO, AD, ITAM, virtualization or containers.
- Problem-solving ability & good communication.
Preferred Requirements
- Internal tool development, Docker/K8s, automation platform experience.
Why XPENG
- Global collaboration with US & China teams.
- Wide technical scope: IT Ops DevOps internal development.
- Real opportunity to influence US IT infrastructure.
- Fast-growing environment with room to grow.
What do we provide:
- A fun, supportive and engaging environment.
- Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving.
- Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Snacks, lunches and fun activities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.