Engineer III – Data Center FinOps

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and execute automated solutions for cost monitoring, alerting, and optimization across various cloud platforms.

• Develop and sustain cost allocation algorithms along with tagging strategies for precise cost attribution.

• Create integrations between cloud billing APIs and internal cost management systems.

• Produce technical documentation and establish best practices for cost-efficient infrastructure patterns.

• Collaborate with platform teams to implement recommendations for cost optimization.

• Develop tools and automation to facilitate FinOps processes across fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups.

• Construct dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time visibility into costs.

• Establish cost guardrails and automated policies to avert cost overruns.

• Design scalable solutions for the collection, processing, and analysis of cost data.

• Contribute to the FinOps requirements for the TechOps Analytics Data Solution.

• Partner with product engineering teams to identify and realize opportunities for cost optimization.

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Foundations Program to ensure technical solutions align with the FY27 Cost Reduction Program.

• Provide technical expertise and implementation guidance to the FinOps Working Group.

• Collaborate with the Data Analytics Team on the development of cost data pipelines.

• Offer technical insights for the FinOps capability development roadmap.

• Research and assess new tools and techniques for cost optimization.

• Contribute to the governance structures and technical standards of FinOps.

• Mentor junior engineers in cost-conscious engineering practices.

• Keep abreast of changes in cloud platform pricing and optimization opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Over 5 years of software engineering experience focused on cloud infrastructure.

• Strong programming capabilities in Python, Go, or similar programming languages.

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated cost management tools.

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).

• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.).

• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• FinOps Certified Practitioner certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months) is preferred.

• Experience in the cybersecurity or SaaS industry is preferred.

• Background in commitment-based discount programs (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, CUDs) is preferred.

• Experience in developing data pipelines and ETL processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with cost optimization tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability, etc.) is preferred.

• Knowledge of database optimization and performance tuning is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.

• Comprehensive programs for physical and mental wellness.

• Competitive vacation and holidays for personal recharge.

• Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Opportunities for professional development for all employees, irrespective of level or role.

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• A vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

• Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.