Company Background:
Genuine Parts Company (“GPC” or the “Company”), founded in 1928 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. The Company operates a global portfolio of businesses with more than 10,000 locations across the world. GPC has approximately 50,000 global employees. The Company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, France, the U.K., Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and China.
Position Purpose:
This is an engineering leadership role with responsibility for enabling and modernizing Edge Systems.
This individual must be a technologist & engineer at heart and be comfortable in enabling new technology and being hands on with the execution of the strategy.
They must exhibit a deep understanding of modern technology stack and Edge System Computing, demonstrated focus on customer experience, and must have a proven track record of modernizing technologies.
Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams and security will be required. As such, exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High level communication and presentation skills are required. Ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be critical.
Location:
Genuine Parts Company 635 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, TX 75019
We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work remotely.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for designing and defining the overall architecture of edge systems. This includes determining the hardware and software components, network infrastructure, and data flow within the system. Delivers technology solutions and recommendations providing high reliability and resiliency for the Edge Systems
As a Principal Engineer, you would provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers working on edge system projects. You would mentor and coach team members, help them solve complex technical challenges, and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Staying up to date with the latest advancements in edge computing and related technologies is crucial. You would be responsible for conducting research, evaluating emerging technologies, and identifying opportunities to enhance the performance and efficiency of edge systems.
Optimizing the performance of edge systems is a critical responsibility. You would analyze system performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and propose and implement optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and latency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and operations teams. Effective communication and coordination skills are necessary to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Edge systems often handle sensitive data, so ensuring security and compliance is vital. You would be responsible for assessing and addressing security risks, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications & Experiences:
Degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience
10+ years’ experience as an architect/Principal
10+ years’ experience in SRE or similar roles
Technical skills:
In-depth knowledge of edge computing concepts, architectures, and technologies.
In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, in the context of edge computing.
Familiarity with edge devices, edge gateways, and edge infrastructure components.
Knowledge of edge security considerations and best practices.
Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies used in edge environments.
Understanding of cloud computing principles and their integration with edge systems.
Leadership and Management Skills:
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and guide a team of engineers working on edge system development.
Experience in driving technical decision-making, architecture design, and innovation in edge computing projects.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
Ability to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
Experience in managing projects, including resource allocation, planning, and delivery.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges specific to edge systems and propose effective solutions.
Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing edge system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with edge system development projects.
Experience in data analysis and processing at the edge, considering limited computational resources and intermittent connectivity.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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