Engineer III - Data Analytics (Remote)

CrowdStrike•USA CA Remote, CA

4d•$120,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

CrowdStrike is establishing a FinOps practice to drive sustainable cost management across our fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups. The FinOps Engineer III will serve as a leader of this practice, establishing vision and strategy, while ensuring cost efficiency continues beyond our FY27 Cost Reduction Program. CrowdStrike is establishing a FinOps practice to drive sustainable cost management across our fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups. The FinOps Engineer III will serve as a key technical contributor in this practice, implementing cost optimization solutions and building the technical foundation for our cost management capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of software engineering experience with focus on cloud infrastructure
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages
Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their cost management tools
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.)
Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated with ability to work independently in an emerging practice area
Passion for building efficient, scalable systems
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

FinOps Certified Practitioner certification (or commitment to obtain within 6 months)
Experience in cybersecurity or SaaS industry
Background with commitment-based discount programs (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, CUDs)
Experience with data pipeline development and ETL processes
Familiarity with cost optimization tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability, etc.)
Knowledge of database optimization and performance tuning

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated cost monitoring, alerting, and optimization solutions across cloud platforms
Develop and maintain cost allocation algorithms and tagging strategies for accurate cost attribution
Build integrations between cloud billing APIs and internal cost management systems
Create technical documentation and best practices for cost-efficient infrastructure patterns
Collaborate with platform teams to implement cost optimization recommendations
Develop tooling and automation to support FinOps processes across fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups
Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms for real-time cost visibility
Implement cost guardrails and automated policies to prevent cost overruns
Design scalable solutions for cost data collection, processing, and analysis
Contribute to the TechOps Analytics Data Solution FinOps requirements
Partner with product engineering teams to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
Work closely with Infrastructure Foundations Program to align technical solutions with FY27 Cost Reduction Program
Support FinOps Working Group with technical expertise and implementation guidance
Collaborate with Data Analytics Team on cost data pipeline development
Provide technical input for FinOps capability development roadmap
Research and evaluate new cost optimization tools and techniques
Contribute to FinOps governance structures and technical standards
Mentor junior engineers on cost-conscious engineering practices
Stay current with cloud platform pricing changes and optimization opportunities

Benefits

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
health insurance
401k
paid time off