XPeng Motors

IT Engineer Contractor (IT Ops / DevOps / Automation)

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Santa Clara, CA

In-Office

Junior

Automotive

The Role

The IT Engineer Contractor will maintain Linux servers, build automation scripts, support IT operational needs, and assist in developing internal tools.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin.

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.

Top Skills

Active Directory

Bash

Ci/Cd

Docker

Iam

It Asset Management

Kubernetes

Linux

Powershell

Python

Sso

Virtualization

Vpn

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The Company

Palo Alto, CA

993 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Xpeng Motors is a leading Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that designs and manufactures intelligent automobiles that are seamlessly integrated with the Internet and utilize the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Focusing on China’s young and tech-savvy consumer base, XPENG Motors strives to offer smart mobility solutions with technology innovation and cutting-edge R&D. The company’s initial backers include its CEO & Chairman He Xiaopeng, the founder of UCWeb Inc. and a former Alibaba executive. It was co-founded in 2014 by Henry Xia and He Tao, former senior executives at Guangzhou Auto with expertise in innovative automotive technology and R&D. It has received funding from prominent Chinese and international investors including Alibaba Group, Foxconn Group and IDG Capital. Currently with 3,000 employees, the company is headquartered in Guangzhou and has design, R&D, manufacturing and sales & marketing divisions in Silicon Valley, San Diego, Beijing, Shanghai, Zhaoqing (Guangdong Province) and Zhengzhou (Henan Province).