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 II will contribute to building and implementing cost optimization solutions while developing expertise in cloud cost management and FinOps practices.
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 Development
Implement cost monitoring and alerting solutions across cloud platforms under senior guidance
Develop scripts and automation tools to support cost optimization workflows
Assist in building cost allocation and tagging implementations for accurate cost attribution
Create and maintain cost optimization dashboards and reporting tools
Support integration efforts between cloud billing APIs and internal systems
Engineering Support
Contribute to tooling development that supports FinOps processes across product and platform groups
Help implement cost guardrails and automated policies to prevent cost overruns
Assist in developing cost data collection and processing pipelines
Support technical documentation creation for cost-efficient infrastructure patterns
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Learning and Growth
Work closely with senior engineers to learn FinOps best practices and cost optimization techniques
Collaborate with product engineering teams to understand cost optimization opportunities
Participate in FinOps Working Group meetings to gain cross-functional perspective
Contribute to research on new cost optimization tools and techniques
Support Infrastructure Foundations Program technical initiatives
Operational Excellence
Monitor and maintain existing cost management tools and systems
Assist in troubleshooting cost-related technical issues
Help implement and test cost optimization recommendations
Support data quality initiatives for cost reporting accuracy
Participate in on-call rotation for cost management systems
What You'll Need:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of software engineering experience
Solid programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages
Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and services
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Experience with monitoring tools and basic observability concepts
Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker)
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in obtaining FinOps Certified Practitioner certification
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Basic experience with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with database technologies and SQL
Understanding of networking and security fundamentals
Experience with data visualization tools (Grafana, Tableau, etc.)
Previous exposure to cost optimization or resource management
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Eagerness to learn new technologies and domain expertise
Good communication skills for technical collaboration
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Self-motivated with ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
Interest in building efficient, cost-conscious systems
Growth Opportunities
Mentorship from senior FinOps engineers and technical leads
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Business teams
Opportunity to develop expertise in emerging FinOps domain
Career progression path within the growing FinOps practice
Access to cloud platform training and certification programs
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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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $100,000 - $145,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
