Cloud Optimization Research Engineer - AWS

CloudZero is the leading cloud cost intelligence platform that empowers businesses to optimize cloud spending and align it with business goals.
$120,000 - $200,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Cloud Optimization Research Engineer - AWS

CloudZero, the leading cloud cost intelligence platform, is seeking a Cloud Optimization Research Engineer with AWS expertise. This role focuses on analyzing workloads, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and designing algorithms for automated insights. You'll work directly with enterprise customers to optimize their cloud spending while maintaining performance and security.

The position combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to evaluate complex cloud architectures and develop scalable solutions. You'll collaborate with a cutting-edge data science team to integrate ML and AI into the optimization process, driving greater automation and insight generation. The role involves leading research initiatives, establishing industry standards, and mentoring colleagues in cloud cost optimization practices.

CloudZero, founded in 2016, has raised significant venture capital funding and is rapidly growing. The company's SaaS platform addresses the critical challenge of cloud cost management, helping organizations make informed decisions about their cloud investments. You'll be joining a dynamic environment where every engineering decision is considered a buying decision, working on problems of massive scale and business importance.

As a Cloud Optimization Research Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape industry standards, deliver transformative impact through data-driven solutions, and work with cutting-edge technology. The role offers a perfect blend of technical challenge and business impact, making it ideal for someone passionate about cloud architecture and cost optimization who wants to make a significant difference in how businesses manage their cloud resources.

This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while tackling some of the most pressing challenges in cloud computing. If you're driven by solving complex infrastructure problems and want to help organizations maximize the value of their cloud investments, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact in the field of cloud cost optimization.

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Responsibilities For Cloud Optimization Research Engineer - AWS

  • Evaluate customer cloud workloads to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
  • Design scalable algorithms that automate the detection of cost waste
  • Lead research into new potential insights for cloud cost reduction
  • Engage with customers to understand their cloud environments
  • Collaborate with data science team to incorporate ML/AI techniques
  • Document methodologies, required data, and processes
  • Build tests and validation methods for optimization algorithms
  • Provide remediation guidelines and best practices

Requirements For Cloud Optimization Research Engineer - AWS

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  • Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Kubernetes)
  • Expertise in identifying cloud inefficiencies and designing optimization algorithms
  • Strong analytical skills and hands-on technical proficiency
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Cloud certifications preferred (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Prior experience in cloud cost optimization research or consultancy preferred

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