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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer, Cloud - **Company:** CarMax Business Services, LLC - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $136,200.0 - $204,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Teamcity - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://carmax.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Corporate---Richmond/Principal-Engineer--Cloud_JR-186574 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience with 7+ years in technology roles. * 4+ years of hands-on experience building cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud considered). * 3+ years of scripting or coding experience in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar. * Expertise in cloud networking, storage, virtualization, and access control, including hybrid environments. * Proven ability to design and deploy resilient cloud architectures and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or TeamCity. * Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and driving cross-functional initiatives. * Passion for automation and eliminating manual processes to improve efficiency and scalability. Work Location and Arrangement: West Creek: This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office at West Creek (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 4 days per week OR Plano: This role will be based out of the CarMax Dallas Tech Hub (Plano, TX) and associates will work onsite 2 days per week Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role. ## Description As a Principal Engineer, Cloud, you will play a pivotal role in shaping CarMax's next-generation cloud infrastructure. This is your opportunity to join an innovative team that is redefining the automotive retail experience through cutting-edge technology. You'll lead efforts to design, build, and evolve scalable cloud platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and resilience for our customer-facing applications. By leveraging your expertise in cloud engineering and automation, you'll help CarMax deliver a seamless, best-in-class experience that empowers customers to buy the vehicles they want-on their terms., You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, and technology leaders to define patterns and best practices for deploying cloud infrastructure. Acting as a technical mentor and trusted advisor, you will influence strategic decisions and guide teams in building secure, scalable, and automated solutions that support CarMax's customer-first mission. Role Responsibilities * Develop and implement self-service capabilities and automation tools to accelerate delivery and improve operational efficiency. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, product management, and architecture to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. * Provide technical leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile practices. * Consult with internal stakeholders to evolve cloud platforms and optimize performance using modern engineering principles. * Stay ahead of industry trends, applying best practices to enhance reliability, scalability, and security across cloud environments. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [JavaScript? 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