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Amplitude

Staff Engineer, FinOps

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about 3 hours ago
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Responsibilities

  • Own the cost and vendor data platform, designing and maintaining data pipelines and models.
  • Translate raw cost and usage signals into insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Implement cost optimizations directly by adjusting services and configurations.
  • Develop self-service FinOps tools like dashboards and alerts for service owners.
  • Establish cost-efficient architecture standards and embed them into processes.
  • Collaborate with Finance on forecasting and reconciling spend.
  • Lead cross-functional cost optimization initiatives from definition to execution.
  • Conduct reviews and training to enhance understanding of cost data across teams.
  • Define KPIs and measure the impact of cost programs on business performance.
  • Stay updated on cloud pricing and FinOps best practices to guide architecture and contracts.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in FinOps, SRE, Platform, or Infrastructure engineering.
  • Proficient in coding (Python, TypeScript) and financial concepts.
  • Experience with cost and usage data modeling.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement cost optimizations personally.
  • Strong ownership and autonomy in managing cross-functional problems.
  • Ability to balance program management with technical depth.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong data and analytics skills, comfortable with SQL.
  • Focus on reliability and developer experience in cost optimization.
  • Curiosity and quick learning ability in new domains.

Tech Stack

AWSDatadogGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonSQLTerraformTypeScript

Categories

AI & MLData Engineering