Principal Cloud Engineer

About The Company Gigaton is a pioneering company dedicated to reducing global carbon emissions by transforming the way heavy industrial industries operate. Focused on sectors such as cement, steel, and glass manufacturing, Gigaton develops autonomous AI control and optimization systems that learn and leverage the physics of manufacturing processes. Our innovative products enable heavy industrial plants to operate more efficiently, with greater stability, and significantly lower emissions in real time, laying the foundation for the next industrial revolution. Our team comprises scientists, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on solving complex problems and making tangible environmental impacts. We prioritize deep technology solutions that deliver measurable cost savings and carbon reductions in real-world settings, working closely with live plants, real people, and under genuine operational constraints. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cloud Engineer to join our platform team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud providers including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. Your expertise will help us streamline cloud workloads, enhance our ML‑Ops and data solutions, and ensure compliance with stringent cybersecurity standards. As a senior member of the team, you will serve as a technical leader, mentor junior engineers, and shape the architectural roadmap for our cloud and developer experience initiatives. Your work will directly impact our ability to deploy innovative solutions rapidly and securely, supporting Gigaton’s mission to make a meaningful environmental difference. Qualifications Extensive experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms, with bonus points for experience in both.Strong understanding of cloud networking architecture and security best practices.Proficiency in Python programming language.Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code management.Proven track record designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for frequent, reliable releases.Solid understanding of agile development methodologies, including pair programming, mobbing, and TDD.Experience working in complex, industrial, or IoT environments is a plus.Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and own projects from discovery to delivery. Responsibilities Own and enhance key platform components across AWS and GCP, ensuring scalable and secure architecture.Deploy and operate workloads within customer cloud environments, collaborating with client IT and infrastructure teams to meet specific requirements.Lead architectural decisions, creating clear roadmaps that support rapid development and deployment cycles.Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their growth and adherence to best practices in software engineering.Identify, propose, and implement improvements to existing systems and pipelines to increase efficiency and security.Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices across all cloud deployments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions with AI and manufacturing systems. Benefits Equity options to share in the company's success and growth.Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual preferences and team needs.30 days of holiday plus bank holidays to promote work-life balance.A comprehensive pension scheme to support your future financial security.Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to environmental sustainability.Collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages continuous learning and development. Equal Opportunity Gigaton is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.