Alibaba Cloud-Controls Expert-Washington D.C.

Job Description

Position Requirement

• Job Requirements:
• 1. Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field). Over 8 years of experience in infrastructure operations, with demonstrated technical leadership. Acceptable backgrounds include Infra automation/building management systems, cloud computing engineering, cloud service delivery, site reliability engineering (SRE), or infrastructure platform engineering.
• 2. For candidates from infra/facilities backgrounds: Deep understanding of BMS/EPMS platform architectures and industrial communication protocols including Modbus (TCP/RTU), BACnet (IP/MSTP), SNMP, and MQTT. Hands-on experience with monitoring point configuration, data mapping, and protocol troubleshooting across multi-vendor environments.
• 3. For candidates from cloud/infrastructure backgrounds: Solid experience in cloud service delivery, infrastructure automation, or reliability engineering — including observability stack (metrics, logging, alerting), deployment automation (CI/CD, configuration management), and incident response frameworks. Demonstrated ability to adapt these practices to new domains and learn domain-specific technical requirements quickly.
• 4. Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, Go, or Java) with proven ability to develop production-grade tools for system integration, data validation, or platform development. Experience building APIs, data pipelines, or configuration management tools is highly valued.
• 5. Demonstrated experience in technical standards development or technical governance across multi-site environments. Ability to translate abstract reliability requirements into concrete technical specifications, integration procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• 6. Strong analytical and debugging skills for complex integration issues spanning network infrastructure, communication protocols, and software platforms. Ability to systematically isolate faults across multi-layer system boundaries.
• 7. Proven ability to lead technical projects across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. Experience coordinating with colocation providers, equipment vendors, and internal engineering teams to deliver complex integration initiatives on schedule.
• 8. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills, with ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences across diverse cultural contexts. Mandarin proficiency is a plus. Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30% of time).
• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $142,000/year and $234,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.