Senior FinOps
Archer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior FinOps Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. This role is central to managing, optimizing, and forecasting our technology spending across multiple platforms, including major cloud providers, monitoring tools like Datadog, and emerging technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen, cloud engineering expertise, and excellent communication skills to drive cost-conscious decision-making across the organization.
Key responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on technology spending across various cost centers, including cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), Datadog licensing, and usage of LLM APIs/services. The Senior FinOps Engineer will develop and maintain detailed monthly financial reports and dashboards for leadership, providing clear insights into spending trends, variances, and optimization opportunities. Collaborating with engineering and product teams, the role involves implementing cost-saving initiatives, such as identifying underutilized resources, negotiating reserved instance commitments, and optimizing service architectures.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a FinOps, Cloud Financial Management, or similar role, with a deep understanding of major public cloud billing and pricing models (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proven ability to build and maintain comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership is essential. Experience administering or utilizing cost monitoring and observability tools, with specific knowledge of Datadog usage/licensing preferred. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is required. Familiarity with contract negotiation principles and vendor management processes, along with strong communication skills to translate technical cost data into clear business terms, are also important.
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the company’s business strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $133,400 and $200,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high, and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.