Senior FinOps Engineer

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

As a Senior FinOps Engineer on our Cloud Platform Engineering team, you will drive financial efficiency across our cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will develop and implement strategies to optimize cloud spending while maintaining high performance and reliability. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen, and collaboration, as you'll work closely with engineering, finance, and product teams to foster cost efficiency and build a cost-conscious culture. Through innovative solutions, advanced reporting, and actionable insights, you'll directly impact our bottom line while supporting teams to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement FinOps strategies to reduce cloud spending while maintaining performance, reliability, and a positive developer experience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and product, to drive cost-efficient cloud usage.

• Create and maintain reporting dashboards to increase visibility into cloud costs and usage trends.

• Foster a cost-conscious culture by educating teams on FinOps principles, best practices, and cost optimization techniques.

• Analyze cloud usage patterns and recommend actionable steps to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Research and implement tools and processes that enable fine-grained quota management and accountability across teams.

• Stay current on cloud cost management trends and apply the latest methodologies to Upwork's environment.

What it takes to catch our eye

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure roles, with at least 2+ years in FinOps and a track record of optimizing cloud costs at scale.

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python, AWS, and GCP workflows, IaC tools along with a deep understanding of cloud ecosystems and AI/ML cloud compute requirements for training and inference.

• Passion for Impact: Enthusiasm for identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving financial efficiency to make a tangible impact on the bottom line.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret cloud usage data, provide actionable insights, and recommend improvements for cost efficiency.

• Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with teams of varying technical proficiency across the organization.

• Continuous Learner: A commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in FinOps, cloud ecosystems, and related tools.

• Hands-On Experience: Familiarity with large-scale FinOps platforms and technologies for cost management and reporting.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.

At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.

We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.

Check out our Careers page to learn more about the employee experience.

Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, a criminal background check may be run on a candidate after a conditional offer of employment is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances.