Staff AI Engineer (Cloud FinOps)

TL;DR

Staff AI Engineer (Cloud FinOps): Designing and evolving internal platforms for cloud infrastructure cost visibility and optimization with an accent on scalable cost attribution and forecasting models. Focus on building forward-looking FinOps capabilities and translating complex infrastructure usage patterns into actionable strategic insights.

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, USA

Salary: $234,000 — $300,000 USD

Company

Datadog provides monitoring and analytics for cloud-scale applications, helping companies optimize their infrastructure and performance.

What you will do

• Design and evolve internal platforms for cloud infrastructure cost visibility across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to analyze spend trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop scalable models and systems for cloud cost attribution across shared infrastructure.
• Build forward-looking FinOps capabilities for proactive infrastructure usage management.
• Translate infrastructure usage patterns into actionable cost insights for engineering leaders.
• Lead team performance by establishing technical patterns and guiding pragmatic judgment.

Requirements

• Experience designing or operating distributed systems at scale.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-organizational technical initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Must be based in New York, NY for a hybrid work arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and new hire stock equity (RSUs) with employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Continuous career development and internal mentor/buddy programs.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on work-life harmony.