Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure (FinOps)
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Proven experience in Cloud Financial Management (CFM) or a related field., Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cultural change., Experience with cloud cost management tools and methodologies., Excellent financial acumen and ability to manage vendor relationships..Key responsabilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic FinOps roadmap aligned with long-term objectives.
- Engage with senior leadership to promote a culture of cost accountability and efficiency.
- Implement and manage the total cost of ownership model using internal and external tools.
- Drive strategic partnerships with key vendors and identify areas for optimization.
Job description
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
- Strategic Leadership and Cost Efficiency:
- Develop and implement a strategic FinOps roadmap aligned with long-term objectives and industry-standard frameworks.
- Engage with senior leadership to promote a culture of cost accountability and efficiency.
- Transition new FinOps practices from an idea through to “Business as Usual” (BAU), ensuring sustainable progress through organizational changes.
- Unit Economics and KPI Management:
- Reframe financial strategies to focus on proactive and sustainable cost efficiency.
- Leverage FinOps “Shift-Left” ideology to deliver granular KPI programs that track and manage unit economics and push cost accountability to product level.
- Cost Ownership and Visibility:
- Implement and manage the total cost of ownership model using internal and external tools.
- Facilitate the tracking and attribution of cloud costs to respective product owners, including developing chargeback models
- Regularly review cost targets and provide insights to support decision-making for product group leads
- Vendor Management and Optimization:
- Drive strategic partnerships with key vendors, influencing roadmaps internally and externally
- Identify areas for optimization and ensure vendors deliver ongoing improvements.
- Process Improvement and Financial Reporting:
- Enhance financial reporting processes to reduce manual efforts and improve accuracy.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, and Sourcing to streamline purchases and resolve billing disputes.
- Cloud Architecture Efficiency
- Establish policies, controls and governance mechanisms to ensure that cloud use aligns with business objectives, complies with regulatory requirements, and optimizes cloud resources efficiently
- Partner within the engineering organization to ensure solutions are built with cost-awareness and efficiency to maximize business value while achieving performance, scalability, and operational objectives
- Community Engagement and Talent Development:
- Represent Coinbase’s FinOps achievements in industry conferences and forums.
- Mentor and onboard new team members, expanding the FinOps talent pool.
- Proven experience in Cloud Financial Management (CFM) or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cultural change.
- Experience with cloud cost management tools and methodologies.
- Excellent financial acumen and ability to manage vendor relationships.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing cost optimization programs.
- FinOps certifications or strong community presence (FinOps Foundation, AWS, etc.)
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data and generating cost insights.
- Effective communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.
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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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Other Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Communication
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