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advanced degree preferred.\nWhat You'll Bring\nPassion for building highly automated, reliable cloud infrastructure at hyperscale.\nStrong program leadership across highly technical engineering organizations.\nAbility to navigate ambiguity while driving clarity, accountability, and execution.\nData-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence and measurable outcomes.\nExperience influencing engineering strategy and organizational change.\nCustomer-first mentality with a continuous improvement mindset.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving cloud engineering environment.\n Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.\nRange and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only\nUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $90,100 to $209,500 per annum. 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