Staff Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar presencilamente em Contagem, MG.

Who will you be working with?  
In this role, you will work with a global team.  

How will you make a difference?   

We’re looking for a Staff Engineer who combines strong software engineering expertise with deep experience in cloud-native platforms — and a passion for innovation.
This is not an operational role. It is a high-impact, design-focused position centered around building, architecting, and evolving modern systems, while driving forward the next generation of technology in Wabtec

You will influence engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and design scalable, cloud-native solutions. You’ll explore new technologies, prototype ideas, and help translate innovation into real, impactful products.

We want someone curious, investigative, communicative, hands-on, and comfortable exploring the unknown — someone who thrives on solving complex problems with clean, elegant engineering.

If you come from a software development or data science background and have strong cloud experience, don’t hesitate to reach out — this role may be a perfect fit.

What do we want to know about you? ​

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Programming skills in Python or Go.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, clean architecture, and distributed systems.
• Strong, hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  → AWS experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Kubernetes (deployment, architecture, usage for cloud-native services).
• Fluency in GitLab CI/CD and modern pipeline design.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to influence and guide teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Nice to Have

• Experience in multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with innovation environments, rapid prototyping, or research‑driven engineering.

What will your typical day look like? 

• Build cloud-native, distributed systems focused on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Use Python or Go to develop services, automations, and innovative cloud integrations.
• Work with AWS (or other cloud vendors) to design infrastructure, services, and platform components.
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements using GitLab CI.
• Write and evolve infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Design and guide Kubernetes-based deployments and workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore new technologies and bring innovative concepts to life.
• Prototype ideas, validate hypotheses, and help shape the technical direction of the innovation group.
• Drive engineering excellence through documentation, patterns, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Promote curiosity, investigation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team.

Benefits

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

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Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.