Engineer III - Data Analytics

Role Description

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.

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.

What You'll Do

• Technical Implementation
  • 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
• Engineering Excellence
  • 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
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • 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
• Continuous Improvement
  • 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

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Competencies

• 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

AI Tooling

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes

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