Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

About HeyGen At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences. Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here. Position Summary As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Heygen, you will design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure across platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. You will be responsible for ensuring scalability, security, and reliability while optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of modern cloud technologies, automation, and containerization technology. Key Responsibilities Cloud Platforms: Design, implement, and manage infrastructure on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Deploy, configure, and optimize cloud services, including compute, storage, and networking components. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools. Ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability of deployments through Infrastructure as Code practices. Networking and Security: Design and configure virtual networks (VPCs), subnets, security groups, and load balancers. Implement best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and firewalls. Ensure compliance with security standards and policies. Containers and Orchestration: Build and manage containerized workloads using Docker. Deploy, scale, and maintain Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration and automation. Monitoring and Logging: Set up and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus) to track infrastructure health, performance, and availability. Analyze logs to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks or failures. Scripting and Automation: Automate operational tasks and workflows using scripting languages like Python or Bash. Develop and maintain scripts and APIs for automating cloud management tasks. Database Management: Manage cloud-based database services such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Datastore. Implement best practices for database administration, scaling, and performance tuning. Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, security, and development) to align cloud infrastructure with business needs. Provide operational support and troubleshooting expertise for production environments. Key Qualifications Cloud Platforms: Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including key services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM). Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools for automating infrastructure. Networking: Solid understanding of cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers). Security: Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and network security. Containers and Kubernetes: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. Monitoring and Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or ELK Stack. Scripting and Automation: Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automating tasks. Database Management: Understanding of cloud-based databases (RDS, DynamoDB, or similar) and database management best practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI for CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies. Experience with multi cloud environment What HeyGen Offers Competitive salary and benefits package. Dynamic and inclusive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity. Access to the latest technologies and tools. Salary Range $180,000 - 240,000 annually Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources. HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.