Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
As a Senior Software Engineer focused on FinOps at Coinbase, you will be at the intersection of engineering and finance, driving cost efficiency and accountability across our platforms. This role involves a combination of strategic financial planning, vendor management, and technical execution to optimize cloud spending and improve cost visibility. Your efforts will directly contribute to the effective management of cloud resources and financial outcomes. The Coinbase FinOps team is part of the CCOE (Cloud Center of Excellence) and since 2023 worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize rates and usage across Cloud and SaaS providers.
Our goal is to continue to build on top of a strong foundation in order to shift left our cost controls and enable best-in-class cloud usage. A strong focus on software engineering allows our team to match other engineering teams in skill. Our focus on FinOps is our specialization.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Strategic Leadership and Cost Efficiency:
- Develop and implement a strategic FinOps roadmap aligned with long-term objectives and industry-standard frameworks.
- Engage with senior leadership to promote a culture of cost accountability and efficiency.
- Transition new FinOps practices from an idea through to “Business as Usual” (BAU), ensuring sustainable progress through organizational changes.
- Unit Economics and KPI Management:
- Reframe financial strategies to focus on proactive and sustainable cost efficiency.
- Leverage FinOps “Shift-Left” ideology to deliver granular KPI programs that track and manage unit economics and push cost accountability to product level.
- Cost Ownership and Visibility:
- Implement and manage the total cost of ownership model using internal and external tools.
- Facilitate the tracking and attribution of cloud costs to respective product owners, including developing chargeback models
- Regularly review cost targets and provide insights to support decision-making for product group leads
- Vendor Management and Optimization:
- Drive strategic partnerships with key vendors, influencing roadmaps internally and externally
- Identify areas for optimization and ensure vendors deliver ongoing improvements.
- Process Improvement and Financial Reporting:
- Enhance financial reporting processes to reduce manual efforts and improve accuracy.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, and Sourcing to streamline purchases and resolve billing disputes.
- Cloud Architecture Efficiency
- Establish policies, controls and governance mechanisms to ensure that cloud use aligns with business objectives, complies with regulatory requirements, and optimizes cloud resources efficiently
- Partner within the engineering organization to ensure solutions are built with cost-awareness and efficiency to maximize business value while achieving performance, scalability, and operational objectives
- Community Engagement and Talent Development:
- Represent Coinbase’s FinOps achievements in industry conferences and forums.
- Mentor and onboard new team members, expanding the FinOps talent pool.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Proven experience in Cloud Financial Management (CFM) or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cultural change.
- Experience with cloud cost management tools and methodologies.
- Excellent financial acumen and ability to manage vendor relationships.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing cost optimization programs.
Nice to haves:
- FinOps certifications or strong community presence (FinOps Foundation, AWS, etc.)
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data and generating cost insights.
- Effective communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Job #: P68888
*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.
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