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Job Description
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 () 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.
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
Bachelors 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 HQChina 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 .
42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions.
Please review the following information before applying.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
