Senior Staff Software Developer - Cloud Analytics & FinOps Engineering Platform

ServiceNow • Pleasanton, CA

161d • $187,600 - $328,300

About The Position

Join the Global Cloud Services organization as the founding member of our Cloud Analytics & FinOps Engineering Platform team. You will be instrumental in establishing the technical foundation and architectural direction for ServiceNow's next-generation FinOps governance platform. We are building a modern data platform powering next-generation analytics to support ServiceNow's Cloud and AI growth. As our founding Senior Staff Software Developer for Public Cloud Analytics & FinOps Engineering Platform, you will design, architect, and implement the core foundation of our multi-cloud and private cloud cost governance data platform. This is a unique opportunity to build from the ground up and shape the future of cloud financial management at enterprise scale.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data or software engineering with deep expertise in distributed data systems and cloud-native architecture
• Proven experience building and scaling data platforms on AWS, including compute, storage, orchestration, and monitoring
• Expert-level proficiency with modern data stack technologies: dbt, Trino/Presto, Apache Iceberg, Apache Airflow
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with query optimization for large-scale analytics workloads
• Hands-on experience with cloud cost management and FinOps data analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required
• Full professional proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Open-source contributions to data engineering or FinOps tools
• Experience with additional query engines (Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery)
• Data visualization experience with tools like Lightdash, Tableau, or similar
• Patent applications or publications in data systems or cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Design and architect the foundational data platform infrastructure for multi-cloud and private cloud cost governance
• Lead technical decision-making on technology stack, implementation approaches, and architectural patterns
• Establish best practices for data modeling, pipeline development, and platform scalability using modern data stack technologies
• Drive innovation in FinOps data analytics, leveraging AI/ML tools for enhanced developer productivity and platform capabilities
• Build and optimize distributed data systems using Trino, dbt, Apache Iceberg, and AWS services
• Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache Airflow and modern orchestration frameworks
• Implement advanced data models for complex cost allocation, showback/chargeback, and unit economics analysis
• Create scalable solutions for hyperscaler cost & usage billing data integration and enterprise data blending
• Establish data lakehouse architecture on AWS, leveraging technologies like Apache Iceberg and BigQuery
• Implement metadata management and design query optimization strategies for complex analytics workloads
• Build governance frameworks for data discovery, lineage, and quality management
• Leverage cutting-edge AI development tools to accelerate development velocity
• Establish AI-augmented development practices and mentor team members on effective AI tool utilization
• Represent ServiceNow at industry conferences and FinOps community events
• Contribute to open-source projects and establish ServiceNow's presence in the modern data stack ecosystem
• Drive technical content creation including whitepapers, blog posts, and conference presentations
• Build strategic relationships with technology vendors and the broader FinOps community

Benefits

• Base pay of $187,600 - $328,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits
• Health plans, including flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• ESPP, matching donations
• Flexible time away plan and family leave programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree