Principal Engineer, Cloud

CarMax • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Engineer, Cloud, you will play a pivotal role in shaping CarMax’s next-generation cloud infrastructure. This is your opportunity to join an innovative team that is redefining the automotive retail experience through cutting-edge technology. You’ll lead efforts to design, build, and evolve scalable cloud platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and resilience for our customer-facing applications. By leveraging your expertise in cloud engineering and automation, you’ll help CarMax deliver a seamless, best-in-class experience that empowers customers to buy the vehicles they want—on their terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience with 7+ years in technology roles.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience building cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud considered).
• 3+ years of scripting or coding experience in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.
• Expertise in cloud networking, storage, virtualization, and access control, including hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to design and deploy resilient cloud architectures and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or TeamCity.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Passion for automation and eliminating manual processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-service capabilities and automation tools to accelerate delivery and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, product management, and architecture to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile practices.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to evolve cloud platforms and optimize performance using modern engineering principles.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, applying best practices to enhance reliability, scalability, and security across cloud environments.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Holiday time
• Floating holiday
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, bereavement, jury duty, etc. subject to manager approval (for salaried associates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal