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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer III - Data Analytics (Remote) - **Company:** CrowdStrike - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Datadog, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Database Optimization, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/peci5bl9t4 ## About the Role * 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., * 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. ## 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. 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. 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 ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)