Engineer III - FinOps Data Analytics (Remote)

Remote eligibility (source wording): USA - Remote. See the original requirements below for state, residency, timezone, work-authorization and gathering restrictions.

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 Data Analytics practice to drive sustainable cost management across our fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups. The FinOps Data Analytics Engineer II will contribute to building and implementing cost optimization solutions while developing expertise in cloud cost management and FinOps practices.

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

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

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

AI Tooling

Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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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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Right to Work

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 $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-31-2026