Staff AI Engineer (Cloud FinOps)

TL;DR

Staff AI Engineer (Cloud FinOps): Designing and evolving systems to analyze and optimize cloud infrastructure spend across a multi-cloud environment with an accent on cost attribution, forecasting, and scalability. Focus on solving complex infrastructure efficiency challenges and influencing strategic decisions at the intersection of engineering and finance.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $234,000 – $300,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global SaaS company providing cloud-scale monitoring, analytics, and security for modern technology stacks.

What you will do

• Design and evolve platforms that provide visibility into infrastructure costs across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Executive leadership to analyze spend trends and inform strategic initiatives.
• Develop scalable models for cloud cost attribution within complex shared infrastructure.
• Create proactive FinOps capabilities to help teams manage and optimize infrastructure usage.
• Translate infrastructure usage patterns into actionable cost insights through cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead technical initiatives and guide teams with pragmatic technical judgment.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment in New York, NY.
• Proven ability to design or operate distributed systems at scale.
• Experience leading large cross-organizational technical initiatives.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with engineering, finance, and executive audiences.
• Experience working with major cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous problem spaces.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Equity package including RSU grants and employee stock purchase plan.
• Support for professional development, including internal mentorship programs.
• Hybrid work culture focused on collaboration and work-life harmony.