Staff Infrastructure Engineer, Cost Optimization
Core
Build tools, models, and processes to make infrastructure spending transparent, predictable, and efficient by analyzing cloud consumption and developing cost attribution frameworks.
Role type
Staff Infrastructure Engineer (Cost Optimization)
Builds
Internal tools, dashboards, reporting systems, and cost attribution frameworks
Domain
Cloud infrastructure + FinOps
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cloud infrastructure architecture, cloud cost analysis, unit economics modeling, cross-functional collaboration, financial forecasting, data modeling, stakeholder management, strategic initiative leadership
Preferred skills
FinOps principles, cloud cost management platforms (CloudZero, Apptio, CloudHealth), infrastructure unit economics, product pricing decisions, vendor management, procurement optimization
Technologies
AWS, CloudZero, Apptio, CloudHealth
Responsibilities
Design and maintain internal tools and dashboards for infrastructure spending visibility; Analyze and optimize cloud infrastructure costs and vendor expenses; Develop cost attribution frameworks connecting usage to products; Partner with engineering teams to assess architecture impact on costs; Collaborate with finance on cost forecasts and budgeting; Provide insights to support product pricing and business strategy; Establish cost KPIs and governance practices; Support vendor management and procurement optimization; Promote cost-conscious engineering practices; Lead strategic initiatives for financial visibility
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence