We are looking for the best

42dot China is a newly established subsidiary, dedicated to pioneering R&D in autonomous driving technologies in China. We are looking for a hands-on and strategic IT Manager to lead all aspects of IT infrastructure and operations for our new R&D center in Shanghai. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining a secure, compliant, and efficient IT environment tailored to the technical constraints of operating in mainland China, while ensuring interoperability with 42dot headquarters in South Korea.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with enterprise IT deployment in China, including local software ecosystems, regulatory-compliant VPNs, and hybrid communication systems between global and domestic teams.

Responsibilities

1. Local IT Infrastructure Setup & Operation

• Design and implement local IT systems including secure wired/wireless networks, endpoint management, NAS storage, backup, and access control.

• Set up compliant VPN services (e.g., China Telecom, CITIC) to enable limited cross-border data flow for internal tools like Slack and Gmail.

• Configure and manage local servers, firewalls, asset inventories, and IT monitoring systems to support R&D environments.

• Manage IT asset procurement, installation, and maintenance, including vendor coordination, lifecycle tracking, and budget compliance.

2. Communication and Collaboration Systems

• Deploy and maintain China-compliant collaboration tools:

• Messaging: WeCom or DingTalk

• Video conferencing: Tencent Meeting (腾讯会议) or Zoom China enterprise license

• Email: Outlook or localized enterprise email systems

• Ensure data exchange between China and HQ is feasible through hybrid workflows (e.g., PDF/PPT conversions, email relay, or secure file channels).

• Maintain interoperability between HQ tools (Google Workspace, Slack) and local substitutes through secure and compliant channels.

3. Cross-border IT Strategy

• Develop and manage a dual-system collaboration framework:

• HQ: Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Slack)

• China: Local substitutes with secure data exchange protocols (e.g., shared cloud folders, converted documents)

• Implement and govern policies for handling sensitive vs. shareable data, including access control, encryption, and off-cloud handling when needed.

• Work closely with HQ IT and security teams to align IT strategy, ensure policy compliance, and optimize cross-border workflows.

4. Support & Incident Management

• Provide daily IT support to the China-based team for hardware, software, and network issues.

• Ensure reliable uptime of systems including internal NAS, collaboration platforms, and VPN.

• Serve as first responder and coordinator for local IT troubleshooting and security incidents.

• Establish SOPs and documentation for incident response and recovery.

5. IT Asset Management

• Inspect IT assets (laptops, desktops, monitors, etc.), assign asset tags, and manage check-in/out processes.

• Source and share multiple vendor equipment that meets HQ IT standards and specifications.

• Purchase, distribute, and collect IT consumables.

• Conduct physical inventory checks twice a year and share the results.

• Perform device setup, initialization, resale, and disposal as needed.

6. Set up and operate video conferencing environments

• Establish video conferencing setups with domestic and international headquarters (TVs, webcams, screen mirroring, etc.).

• Integrate and maintain video conferencing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in IT, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience in an enterprise or startup environment in mainland China.

• Strong understanding of PRC regulations on internet services, VPNs, and enterprise software.

• Experience deploying China-specific tools such as WeCom, DingTalk, Tencent Meeting, and local NAS/cloud storage platforms.

• Strong technical capabilities in networking, server infrastructure, and hybrid global-local collaboration systems.

• Ability to manage hybrid collaboration workflows between blocked (Google, Slack) and local systems.

• Working knowledge of English is required; Korean proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up IT systems for multinational companies or overseas branch offices in China preferred.

• Experience supporting R&D teams with secure and isolated development environments.

• Familiarity with Korean corporate systems or working in a Korean HQ–China branch structure.

• Project management skills for system rollout, procurement, and vendor coordination.

What We Offer

• Autonomy to build a secure and scalable IT foundation from the ground up.

• Close collaboration with global teams driving the future of autonomous mobility.

• Competitive salary, tools, and development resources.

Interview Process

• Application Review - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

  You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, physical condition, etc.) in your resume.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

•  If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to recruit@42dot.ai.

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions.

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