Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer

Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
Reporting to the Director of Cloud and Reliability, as a Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer at CarGurus you will be responsible for building a FinOps practice ensuring financial efficiency in our AWS and Kubernetes-based infrastructure. You will work closely with the Director of Cloud and Reliability to build and scale our FinOps strategy from the ground up. Your technical expertise with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes (K8s), and cost attribution strategies will be crucial in optimizing our cloud expenditures and supporting our environment. This role requires a self-starter with the ability to interact effectively with finance, engineering leaders and beyond.
What you'll do

• Develop and implement a FinOps strategy to manage cloud costs effectively.
• Monitor and analyze cloud spending patterns, providing insights and recommendations to optimize usage and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track cloud usage and cost metrics.
• Establish best practices and governance policies for cloud cost management.
• Provide training and support to engineering teams on cost-efficient cloud usage.
• Lead the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and reporting processes in an AWS and Kubernetes environment.
• Design and implement tagging and attribution strategies to ensure accurate cost allocation and resource tracking.
• Partner with the Director of Cloud and Reliability to build and scale the FinOps practice like a startup.

What you'll bring

• You've got proven experience in a FinOps role or similar capacity, managing cloud costs in an enterprise setting.
• You've got in-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and cost management tools, maybe even some certifications like AWS Solutions Architect.
• You've got strong technical skills with Terraform, Kubernetes (K8s), and tagging and attribution strategies.
• You've got excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• You're adept at building effective partnerships with FP&A, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders.
• You're skilled in communicating and explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• You've got experience with cloud cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, CloudZero, CloudHealth, or similar platforms.
• You've transformed an engineering culture to embrace cost-efficient cloud usage and accountability.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Certifications in FinOps, AWS, or Kubernetes are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and budgeting processes.

Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid