Engineer III - Data Analytics (Hybrid)

As a global leader in cybersecurity CrowdStrike protects the people processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011 our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

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.

This is a hybrid role based out of our office in New York City NY

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 key technical contributor in this practice implementing cost optimization solutions and building the technical foundation for our cost management capabilities.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

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

What You'll Need:

Required Qualifications

• 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

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• 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

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status age national origin ancestry physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition genetic information membership or activity in a local human rights commission status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment selection training compensation benefits discipline promotions transfers lay-offs return from lay-off terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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What We Do

CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee no matter where they are in the world is a key ingredient in building a high-performing diverse team. We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?

Why Work With Us

We have a culture that celebrates achievement encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.

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