Technical Lead, Cloud Resource

Celonis•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us? About the job Celonis is the global leader in execution management and process mining technology, and one of the 50 most valuable private companies in the world. Celonis empowers global enterprises to unlock hidden value in their processes, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to transform raw data into actionable insights. We're not just optimizing operations; we're redefining how businesses run, driving billions in value and making us a critical player in the rapidly expanding process intelligence and AI market. For our engineers this means tackling fascinating, large-scale technical challenges with a direct, profound impact on the efficiency and innovation of the world's leading companies. We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cloud Engineer Technical Lead to join our team. In this critical hands-on role, you will be instrumental in identifying, designing, and implementing technical solutions that drive significant cost efficiencies and optimize resource utilization across our extensive cloud compute and storage infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering teams to embed cost-conscious practices and build scalable, efficient systems that directly contribute to our profitability and continued growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or SRE in a large-scale cloud-native environment.
Proven expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a strong understanding of their compute, storage, and networking services.
Strong proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java) for automation and tool development.
Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration principles.
Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools, including native cloud cost explorers and third-party platforms.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, propose effective solutions, and drive their implementation.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FinOps principles and practices.
Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Identification: Conduct deep technical analysis of cloud compute and storage consumption patterns to proactively identify efficiency opportunities and cost-saving potentials.
Solution Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automated solutions, tools, and processes for cloud resource optimization (e.g., instance right-sizing, auto-scaling strategies, storage tiering, lifecycle management).
Utilization & Optimization Drive: Lead and execute initiatives to increase the utilization of existing cloud resources, including identifying and reclaiming idle or underutilized assets, and promoting shared resource models.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner directly with application development, SRE, and infrastructure teams to understand their resource needs, ensure efficient resource allocation, and integrate cost-aware practices into their workflows.
Cost Visibility & Accountability: Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal dashboards and reporting tools to provide clear visibility into cloud spend and utilization trends for various stakeholders.
Platform Guardrails & Best Practices: Contribute to the evolution of internal platform standards, policies, and guardrails that promote cost-efficiency and optimal resource usage from the design phase onwards.

Benefits

Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

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