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Staff Software Engineer, Cloud FinOps

Staff-level engineer driving company-wide cloud cost optimization and FinOps initiatives across engineering teams. Requires 5+ years infrastructure experience and 2+ years FinOps/cloud cost management.

180k – 240kUnited StatesDevOps / SRERemote5+ YOE

About the role

What You’ll Accomplish

  • Spearhead FinOps initiatives to increase cost transparency and optimize resource utilization across teams.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers on cost-optimization best practices.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to implement cost-saving measures.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, coordinate, and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
  • Proactively lead infrastructure initiatives that have a company-wide impact.
  • Partner with engineering teams to influence cost-effective architectural and design choices.
  • Develop automation workflows to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovative thinking and challenging established norms.

Your Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in FinOps or cloud cost management
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, development or related roles
  • Proficiency in some of the following technologies: AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, Vantage, Terraform, Java
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $240,000 annually + equity + benefits
  • Salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

Skills

AWSDatadogKubernetesVantageTerraformJavaFinopsCloud Cost ManagementCloud Infrastructure Management

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